Many of the anti-casino signs that dotted the city in recent weeks emphasized the fact that the city already said “no” once before. The proposal also faced a lesser-funded but organized opposition effort. The developers returned with a retooled proposal and invested around $10 million into a pro-casino campaign aimed at building support for the project, which had the backing of Mayor Levar Stoney and major area business groups. READ MORE: Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest win for reproductive rights The Associated Press has not yet made a call on the ballot measure, which came before voters again after the city narrowly voted down a similar project in 2021. We are grateful to the thousands of Richmonders who voted for good jobs and a stronger city, especially those in Southside who poured their hearts into this project,” a statement from the Richmond Wins, Vote Yes referendum committee said. “We are proud to have run a community-centered campaign to create more opportunities for residents of this great city to rise into the middle class. (AP) - The developers of a proposed resort casino in Virginia’s capital city conceded a loss Tuesday night in their second shot at winning voters’ approval for the project.
