Councilperson Larson and Delegate Carr Talk to VPM About Casino Concerns

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“The anticipated casino traffic would be extremely problematic,” Larson said. “Although that’s a major artery, it’s not a major artery that could withstand that kind of increased traffic.”

Those concerns were echoed by Del. Betsy Carr (D-Richmond), who represents that area. She said she would be writing to Stoney, urging him to kill the Bally’s proposal.

Larson also said she feels a casino resort would not jive with the surrounding community.

“This area in general is a retail area, and it’s a residential area, but it’s not exactly an entertainment district,” she said. “The area is surrounded by older, well established neighborhoods…It really is a suburban area within a city.”