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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, I’m confused now.  Does this mean that if the governor signs the bill it doesn’t have to go to a referendum and will be placed in Tyson’s as a “temporary” casino and then the residents can vote for it to stay or go?  How easy is it to shut it down once it’s there?[/quote]
Yes.  Although if Democrats retain control of the Governor’s office, they are likely to extend the “temporary casino” indefinitely.  Once a casino comes to Tysons and drives other corporate customers away, it will be there for good.[/quote]

Yep. Just like the temporary toll on 267 until it paid for itself. Goal reached and it remained in place. There is no going back once it is in. This is some real BS politcal crap by our beloved, decent, people-loving, community-minded party. Better than the other team, but still bad ans corrupt.[/quote]

According to the new bill, the revenue from the casino must be used for FCPS. I expect funding from the state for FCPS to be further reduced when that sweet, sweet tax money comes rolling in. It won't be a net gain for Fairfax County, but down state will have new funding. [/quote]

They say this but is it true? The lottery goes into the general fund which then goes to schools and many other things. Is this the same kind of smoke and mirrors?[/quote]

From the ffxnow.com article,

[quote]All gaming tax revenue generated by the temporary facility would go to Fairfax County Public Schools under the substitute bill presented by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34), who has led the push to add Fairfax County to Virginia’s list of localities eligible to host a casino.

If a permanent casino is approved by voters, the resulting tax revenue would be split evenly between the state and local governments, but Fairfax County would be required to use its share to fund K-12 public schools.[/quote]

So the casino revenue will no doubt be in lieu of additional support from down state. [/quote]

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