A Richmond City Council committee recommended authorizing a do-over of a modified proposal for a casino in south Richmond on Monday. If the effort is successful, a ballot measure could take place this fall, two years after voters narrowly defeated a proposed casino in November 2021.
City studies indicated that the $562.5 million dollar development would create 1,300 jobs in south Richmond. Detractors argue that a casino would harm the area’s most vulnerable people and contribute to gambling addiction.
“It’s a referendum and yes, we have the right to have another one,” said councilwoman Reva Trammell. She represents the 8th District, which contains the site of the prospective casino — the Commerce Road Industrial area between Richmond Highway and the James River.
