Fairfax County Casino Bill set to reach governor’s desk

by Reston Letter staff

Reston Station was the proposed site for a casino in Reston when it was up for approval two years ago and was fought off by a grassroots organization. Photo by Benjamin Burgess

On March 4, SB 756, known as the Fairfax County Casino Bill, passed the Virginia House of Delegates by a 64-32 vote. Three members of the House and three members of the Senate will discuss the bill as a committee before it will land on the Governor’s desk for either a signature or a veto. Reston Association Board President Travis Johnson shared:

“Reston Association remains opposed to a casino in our community. Unlike any other Virginia jurisdiction targeted for a casino – our community has not asked for this, and the passage of SB 756 disregards local governance and land‑use planning as well as the wishes of the vast majority of our members. We will do everything we can to mobilize the people of Reston to oppose this legislation.”

To share your views on a casino in our community, contact the Governor at: Abigail.Spanberger@governor.virginia.gov/