Does the casino proposal represent a new investment in a long-neglected part of town, or is it just the latest example of the city dumping unwanted industries in Black and Brown areas ? Image by the author.Īlthough Richmond’s last referendum on allowing a casino within city limits was a close vote of 51% against and 49% in favor, both sides seemed to agree that the proposed placement of the facility south of the James River played a crucial role in helping voters make up their minds. An anti-casino sign displayed in the yard of a Bellevue home.
