WRITE Senators before February 2
We believe the casino bill will be considered by the Finance and Appropriations Committee on Tuesday February 3 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting can be viewed via the Senate of Virginia's YouTube channel. If it is passed by this committee, SB756 will go to the full Senate for a vote.
We need to stop it now. Please write to the members of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, immediately. Reference SB756 in the subject line and include a key message such as: Fairfax County has not asked for and has not been involved in the formulation of this bill and Fairfax County's Board of Supervisors clearly stated opposition in their 2026 General Assembly Legislative Program. VOTE NO!
You MUST include your name and address in order for your email to be recorded.
This is our last chance to stop the bill before it goes to the full Senate for a vote. To be effective, your email should be sent no later than midday on Monday, February 2.
SENATE FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS EMAILS
senatorlucas@senate.virginia.gov
senatordeeds@senate.virginia.gov
senatorlocke@senate.virginia.gov
senatormarsden@senate.virginia.gov
senatorebbin@senate.virginia.gov
senatormcdougle@senate.virginia.gov
senatorobenshain@senate.virginia.gov
senatorstuart@senate.virginia.gov
senatorreeves@senate.virginia.gov
senatorfavola@senate.virginia.gov
senatorsurovell@senate.virginia.gov
senatormcpike@senate.virginia.gov
senatorboysko@senate.virginia.gov
senatorpillion@senate.virginia.gov
senatorrouse@senate.virginia.gov
SIGN UP For Lobby Day
With crossover scheduled Wednesday February 18, it is time to focus on the House. Accordingly, the No Fairfax Casino Coalition is planning a Lobby Day on Thursday, February 12. From Reston, a bus will depart at 7AM and return by 6PM. Be sure to sign up below!
The No Fairfax Casino Coalition extends gratitude to Senator Jennifer Boysko
Progress on the controversial bill to authorize a casino in Fairfax County was halted on the afternoon of 2-12-2025, following a vote of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Natural Resources. The action on the casino bill, SB982, patroned by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell appears to effectively end the campaign by a local developer, Christopher Clemente, to locate a gaming casino on properties he controls on a location in Tysons.
The No Fairfax Casino Coalition extends our deepest gratitude to Senator Jennifer Boysko, whose bold, decisive leadership led the opposition to this casino bill. Of significance, we acknowledge the thousands of Fairfax County residents who signed petitions opposing the bill, wrote members of the General Assembly, donated to the fight, planted yard signs, attended our rallies and travelled numerous times to Richmond in order to voice opposition."
The No Fairfax Casino Coalition will continue to monitor the status of this legislation and is preparing for any future similar casino legislation.