Judge Approves Second Referendum for Richmond Casino
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Richmonders will get another chance to vote for a casino in Richmond’s Southside. A judge in Virginia approved a second referendum for November 2022.
Richmond Circuit Court Judge W. Reilly Marchant has granted the city's request to hold a second casino referendum in November.
Judge Marchant approved a second referendum for the One Casino and Resort in Richmond, Virginia. The first referendum was rejected by a 51% to 49% vote last year. Most of the Richmond City Council voted in favor of reviving the project on January 24. In November, Richmonders will vote on whether to allow casino gaming in the city.
Judge Marchant approves second referendum for Richmond Casino. It was championed by Reva Trammell and Mayor Levar Stoney. The proposal includes a property tax cut. There is opposition from community advocates, the local hospitality workers’ union and State Senator Joe Morrissey.
Morrissey proposed a budget amendment to examine the viability of a Petersburg casino. It will be considered during the upcoming special session to finalize the state budget.
