Virginia’s DC-area lawmakers ask residents to call for veto of casino bill

Thursday, April 2, 2026 8:31 PM
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  • Scott McCaffrey, FFX Now

Time is running out for McLean residents to make their voices heard about the controversial Tysons casino proposal, state legislators said Tuesday night.

“This is my call to action: Now is the time, do not wait,” Del. Rip Sullivan (D-6) said yesterday (Tuesday) at a General Assembly roundup session sponsored by the McLean Citizens Association (MCA).

Legislation led by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34) that would permit a countywide referendum on allowing casino gaming in Fairfax County currently sits on the desk of Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).

“She has to make her decisions by April 13,” said Sullivan, who opposes the casino proposal.