Reston|News|
$44K From Casino Developer Donated To 8 Senators Who Advanced Bill
Eight of the 10 senators who voted to advance the casino bill out of committee received $44K in donations from a Tysons casino developer.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Silver Line Casino
Coverage of proposed casino along Silver Line in Northern Virginia.
Reston|News|
Letter: Tysons' Casino Numbers Don't Add Up
Bob Petrine of Reston, who was prevented from speaking out against the casino referendum bill on Wednesday, goes over the bill's math.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Tysons Casino Bill Advances To VA Senate Finance Committee
Despite opposition from many constituents, the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology approved the Tysons casino referendum bill.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Letter: Boysko, Salim Tell VA Lawmakers They Oppose Tysons Casino Bill
Letter from Sens. Jennifer Boysko (D-37) and Saddam Azlan Salim (D-38) outline their opposition to Tysons casino legislation.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Letter Sent To Remind Marsden Of Alcorn's Opposition To Casino Bill
Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn sends a letter to Sen. Dave Marsden on his opposition to putting a casino along the Silver Line.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
Casino Backer Says No Opposition Exists; Citizens Groups Say Otherwise
Lawmaker told a Virginia Senate subcommittee that no local officials said they opposed his casino referendum bill; but opponents disagreed.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Anti-Casino Effort Joined by Sully, West Fairfax Community Groups
Sully District Council of Citizens Associations and Western Fairfax County Citizens Association issue resolution opposing casino bill.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Let's Stop Casino Bill SB-675 In Committee: Call To Action
Reston Citizens Association​ issues a call to action to oppose the casino referendum being considered this week by Virginia legislators.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Casino Developer Gave $57K To VA Senate Gaming Sub-Committee Members
Comstock Holding Companies and its associates donated a combined $57,500 to members of the Virginia Senate's Gaming Sub-Committee.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Tysons Casino Location Verified By VA Legislator Who Introduced Bill
Sen. Dave Marsden has confirmed he will add language to his bill to exclude Reston as a possible casino location, favoring Tysons.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
No Casino In Reston: VA Senate Bill Eyes Other Location
A casino bill introduced on Wednesday in the VA General Assembly contains language pointing to one particular site in Fairfax County.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Say No To Reston Casino: RA CEO Tells 60K Members To Call VA Lawmakers
Reston Association CEO Mac Cummins calls on RA's 60,000 members to let their representatives in Richmond know they oppose a Reston casino.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Casino Developer Donates $180K As Push For Bill Begins
Casino proponent and Comstock CEO Chris Clemente donated $180,000 to his company's PAC days before the start of the VA General Assembly.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Silver Line Casino Opposition Joined By McLean Citizens Association
MCA told Fairfax's delegation in Richmond that it opposed any bill seeking to pave the way for a casino being built in the county.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
'Kill Casino Bill In Committee' Reston Activists Tell State Lawmakers
Residents of Reston called on the county's representatives in Richmond to vote down any bill advocating for a casino on the Silver Line.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Casino Opposition Plan Outlined By Reston Association CEO
Reston Association CEO Mac Cummins outlined the organization's strategy for opposing Comstock Holdings' plans to build a casino.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Opinion: Casino Will Bring More Crime And Taxes To Reston, Tysons
Former Reston 20/20 co-chair Terry Maynard examines the downside of Comstock Holdings' plans to build a casino on Metro's Silver Line.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Casino Developer Hires 6 Lobbyists; $529K Donated To VA Candidates
Comstock, the developer planning to build a casino at or near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, has hired six lobbyists in Richmond.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Strong Opposition To Casino On Silver Line, Fairfax County: Survey
A majority of respondents to Patch's informal survey said they strongly oppose a casino being built in Reston, Tysons or Fairfax County.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Support For Casino: Share Your Opinion, Take Patch's Online Survey
Telemarketers recently surveyed residents of Tysons, Vienna and Reston about their support for a casino in Fairfax County.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Casino Opposition Included In Vienna Council's 2024 Legislative Agenda
Vienna Town Council makes opposition to a proposed casino a priority in its 2024 legislative agenda.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
GOP Casino Bill Backer Linked To Developer's Family, Chamber Lobbyist
The GOP delegate who introduced a casino bill in January knocked on doors with Nick Clemente when he ran for the VA House of Delegates.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Comstock CEO Envisions Future Of Metro, Reston Station And Beyond
Comstock CEO Christopher Clemente discusses his vision for Reston Station, in a new Washington Business Journal interview.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Casino Could Be Built Without Zoning Change: Fairfax County Executive
Questions about if laws allow a casino to be built in Fairfax County, who must grant approval, sites that work and more answered Wednesday.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
$270K Donated By Casino Developer PAC To Candidates, Other PACS
Comstock Companies' political action committee has contributed $250,400 to the campaigns of nine candidates and two other PACs.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Casino Developer PAC Made $85K Donation To Democratic Party Leader
Building a Remarkable Virginia PAC donated $85,000 to the candidate expected to lead the Virginia Senate in 2024.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
New Casino Referendum Bill To Include Show Hall, Conference Center
Sen. David Marsden confirmed he's writing an expanded referendum bill to include concert space and a conference center anchored by a casino.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Opinion: A Casino in Reston? Hell NO!
Lynne Mulston of Citizens Opposed to Reston Casino calls on all residents of Reston to join their efforts to stop Comstock's casino plans.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
It's Not A Casino Bill, It's A Referendum Bill: VA Sen. David Marsden
State Sen. David Marsden said a casino on Metro's Silver Line could help generate revenue for Fairfax County schools and create jobs.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Reston Casino: Alcorn Seeks Answers On Authorization Process
The Hunter Mill supervisor sent a letter to Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill asking what the process would be for authorizing a casino.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Reston Casino Developer Creates New $244K Political Action Committee
Comstock political action committee received $244,500 in donations $129,500 of which came from its own employees, associates and entities.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Reston Developer's Casino Plan Target Of Online Petition
Suzanne Zurn has launched an online petition to focus the public opposition to Comstock Holdings' plans to build a casino at Reston Station.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Casino: Reston Station Fundraiser To Feature Warner As Special Guest
A new anti-casino group asks U.S. Sen. Mark Warner to withdraw his support for the developer planning to build a casino at Reston Station.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
14 Comstock Employees Gave $29K To VA Delegate Who Backed Casino Bill
Employees of Reston developer Comstock donated $29,525 to the campaign of the state delegate who introduced the casino bill in January.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Casino In Reston, On Silver Line 'Terrible Idea': Patch Readers
A majority of the 917 respondents to Patch's online survey said they would not support a casino in Reston or on the Silver Line in Fairfax.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Casino Developer Linked To Obscure Political Donation, Filings Show
The developer looking to build a casino on or near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro used a different entity to make a political donation.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Reston Association Votes To Oppose Developer Plan To Build Casino
Reston Association voted unanimously early Friday to oppose Comstock's plans to build a casino near the Wiehle-Reston Metro Station.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Reston Casino: Developer CEO's Relative Donates $1M To VA Candidates
Once part owner of the Washington Commanders, Dwight Schar has donated more than $1 million to candidates running in Virginia since 2010.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Developer Brings Democratic Leaders To Site Of Planned Casino At Metro
Comstock is hosting two fundraisers for Democratic Party leaders at Reston Station, where the developer plans to build a casino.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
