Among the many campaign donations made during recent legislative races, one from NOVABizPAC, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s political action committee, to the southwestern Virginia lawmaker who introduced a casino bill has come to light.
NOVABizPAC contributed $500 on May 23 to the campaign of Del. Wren Williams (R-Stuart), according to campaign finance reports filed with the State Board of Elections. The NOVABizPAC lobbyist who authorized the donation was Nick Clemente, the son of Christopher Clemente, CEO of Comstock Companies. Patch reported in September that Comstock was seeking to build a casino at or near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station.
In order for Comstock to be able to do that, the Virginia General Assembly needed to pass legislation that would allow the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to put a referendum on the ballot.
