We will also be true community partners, investing with non-profits and worthwhile causes across the city. We are fully committed to creating good paying jobs with profit-sharing for employees, pathways to successful careers, and generating significant new tax revenues that can improve Richmond’s schools and fund community programs and infrastructure. The committee listened to residents and voters who said, “We want ONE”. “ONE is thrilled the Richmond casino selection committee has chosen the best project with the best location and best team to develop a world-class entertainment destination in Richmond’s Southside. It also has the backing of Mayor Levar Stoney who also promised a public meeting about the decision next Tuesday with city councilors. Touted as the nation’s only black-owned casino, the project offers up to 150 hotel rooms along with a dozen bars and restaurants and plenty of gaming space. This has the opportunity to change the trajectory of south side and south side neighborhoods,” said Mike Jones, Richmond City Councilor. I believe a half-billion-dollar investment on the south side is the right thing to do. “I think the committee and the mayor got the decision right. The 300,000 square foot facility is slated to be built just off Interstate 95 on the city’s southside.
