Opponents of Comstock Companies’ efforts to build a casino on Metro’s Silver Line outside the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County called on state legislators [to] oppose any legislation that would facilitate the developer’s plans.

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“The Reston Comprehensive Plan does not provide for the development of a casino, and such development goes against Reston’s planning principles,” said Lynne Mulston, president of the Reston Citizens Association. “Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn has stated that he does not support such development, and we stand with our Supervisor on this matter. Under Virginia law, no legislation currently allows such development in Reston.”

Reston Association Board Member Jennifer Jushchuk, who was speaking on behalf of Save Our Sunrise, called on legislators to “kill it in committee.”