In the waning days of the campaign, the developers had to apologize to a leading project opponent, longtime Democratic Party activist Paul Goldman, after a radio host on an Urban One station made widely condemned antisemitic remarks about Goldman. Opponents have raised an array of concerns, including an argument that casinos will extract wealth from the working class and exacerbate problem gambling. “We will be sprinting through the finish line on Election Day with a team of more than 250 canvassers knocking doors, making calls, and advocating for the good jobs and community investment that Richmond Grand will deliver,” said Tierra Ward, campaign manager for the pro-casino political committee Richmond Wins Vote Yes.
The project has garnered support from business and labor organizations, some of the city’s faith leaders, leading civil rights groups and the editorial board of Richmond’s independent weekly newspaper focused on the Black community. The developers have said they are not seeking any publicly funded incentives or tax breaks, and city officials have said some of the revenue would be used to help promote affordable child care. E-Pilot Evening Edition Home Page Close Menu
