As news spread that the Virginia House of Delegates passed an amended version of the Fairfax County casino bill on Wednesday, opponents in Richmond and Northern Virginia were quick to express their displeasure.
“We’re disappointed with this result, and disappointed that our representatives weren’t allowed to voice their opposition to this bill on the House floor,” said Paula Martino, president of the Tysons Stakeholder Alliance.
“The ill-conceived and radioactively unpopular Fairfax County casino bill regrettably passed the House of Delegates today,” said Supervisor Jimmy Bierman (D-Dranesville) in a statement. “I thank the majority of the members of the Fairfax County delegation who listened to the people of our County and voted against it.”
