By the narrowest of majorities, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors went on record today (Tuesday) opposing any state legislation authorizing development of a casino property within the county’s borders.
The 5-4 vote was in support of a proposal from Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn to include a plank in the county’s 2026 legislative package stating opposition to any casino legislation until it is formally requested by a majority of supervisors and meets a number of other criteria.
Alcorn said even the possibility of a casino in the Tysons area could have a “chilling effect” on economic development there, based on his conversations with property owners and developers.
“They’re worried” about negative impacts a casino could bring, he said.
