"Local governing boards should lead on proposed casino development, as has happened in every locality that now has a casino. But in Fairfax County, the Board of Supervisors has explicitly opposed this legislation, and an overwhelming majority of the General Assembly members who represent Fairfax voted against it."
"In no other circumstance has the General Assembly prescribed specifications for a casino's location. This effectively precludes local input and eliminates local decision."
Abigail Spanberger vetoed Senate Bill 756, which aimed to push Fairfax County toward a public vote on a proposed casino in Tysons Corner. Local officials opposed the bill, and Spanberger sided with them, emphasizing the importance of local governance in casino development. She argued that the bill would disrupt the established process where local governments lead on such matters. Spanberger also criticized provisions that would allow state lawmakers to dictate casino locations, undermining local input and decision-making.
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