What Your Friends
and Neighbors Say
From business owners to life-long residents, the Norfolk Resort and Casino has received widespread support throughout the City and Commonwealth. The excitement is growing!
“Norfolk estimates that the casino hotel project, developed on a parcel that is currently nontax producing, will generate as much as $44 million dollars in new revenue that could be spent on schools and public safety. Together with thousands of new jobs, this development deserves our support. It’s a good deal!”
Paul Fraim
Former Mayor - Norfolk
"$50 million for schools every year, $30 million for Norfolk every year and 2,500 permanent jobs? The Norfolk Admirals are on board with the Norfolk Resort and Casino. This is your reminder to vote YES for the Casino on November 3.”
Norfolk Admirals
ECHL Hockey Team
"We look forward to welcoming the new casino and resort to Norfolk. The excitement, opportunity, revenue and employment this brings here is a win-win for all.
And there is no better place than the Norfolk waterfront to call home.”"
Terri Ruby
Hampton Roads Market President Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.
"Adding a state of the art casino and entertainment facility on the Elizabeth River is a great new tourist attraction for Norfolk. With more people downtown, that means more customers for everyone."
Ali Halatayi
Club Manager - Town Point Club
"A world-class entertainment venue on the Elizabeth River waterfront is the perfect use of the property next to Harbor Park. With more than $10 million for the land and over $30 million annually going to the City's coffers, these new revenues will have a transformative impact on Norfolk."
Charles Stanton
Community Leader
“I can’t wait to look out from Harbor Park and see the Norfolk Resort & Casino beyond our center field wall. I’m all in for the economic boost to our region and the new tourism attraction.”
Joe Gregory
General Manager – Norfolk Tides
“Thousands of new jobs. Millions in new revenue for our schools. What’s not to like about this exciting economic development project? I can’t wait to step into Norfolk’s very own Casino!”
Atoy Carrington
Community Leader
“Millions of new visitors to downtown Norfolk will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the City. This premier synergy will compliment Admirals Hockey fans that come from near and far to further emphasize our commitment to providing entertainment excellence. I look forward to welcoming the new visitors and celebrating the thousands of new jobs that will be created from this world-class project."
Patrick Cavanagh
Owner - Norfolk Admirals Hockey Club
“I’m excited for the new entertainment options and thousands of new jobs. Add in millions for our schools and the Norfolk Resort and Casino is the economic injection we need.”
Pam Brown
Community Leader
“The Norfolk Tides are excited about having a new neighbor! As the owner of Norfolk’s minor league team, I’m all in for the resort and casino. This will help bring more development to the currently underutilized waterfront.”
Ken Young
President – Norfolk TidesWhat They're Saying
This is our opportunity to create jobs, generate millions of dollars for schools and make our city the leading tourist destination in Virginia. Join our cause and help bring this once-in-a-lifetime project in Norfolk.
"Hundreds of millions of dollars stand to be invested in our city, which will bring thousands of new jobs for residents. New opportunities will be presented to our businesses and entrepreneurs, and our city will potentially benefit from millions of dollars in new tax revenue that will be committed to public education. This would be the first project of its size to be financed without taxpayer subsidies, and the land for this project will be purchased at full-market-value."
Kenny Alexander
Mayor - Norfolk
“From the beginning, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe has been an incredible economic development partner. From their commitment to all site improvements without any city funds, to their commitment to our community, this partnership is already reaping benefits for our city and will continue to for decades to come.”
Martin Thomas
Norfolk City Vice Mayor - Ward 1
"The Norfolk Resort and Casino is projected to be a $500 million economic development project, generating nearly 2,500 jobs. The annual tax revenues to the City of Norfolk from this commercial casino will be used to address flooding and sea-level rise, support our schools and make our neighborhoods safer.”
Courtney Doyle
Norfolk City Councilwoman - Ward 2
“I made the decision to support the Norfolk Resort and Casino because the development will provide continuous revenue to our city for equity in education to our Scholars. I support this project because it will help build our communities. Where it would take years to generate enough money, now there will be revenue. The job and career opportunities will provide Norfolk residents a better chance to be self-supporting and support families. Residents also have the potential to gain executive-level jobs. College Students have a chance to practice their career jobs on-site and get hands-on experience. The Norfolk Resort and Casino is an economic development project without subsidies.”
Mamie Johnson
Norfolk City Councilwoman - Ward 3
“As a parent and supporter of Norfolk Public Schools, the school system has been a priority since I first joined Council. This project provides an injection of revenue the City of Norfolk desperately needs to improve the educational facilities for our students. I’m all in!”