Comstock Reported Paying More Than $522K In Lobbying Compensation During Casino Push
Comstock paid over $522K in lobbying fees to push a Fairfax County casino, as revealed by Virginia lobbying disclosures.Summary
Comstock Hospitality Holdings’ lobbyists reported more than $522,000 in Part II lobbying compensation across the 2024, 2025 and 2026 Virginia General Assembly sessions, according to a Patch review of filings with the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council. The disclosures break down the payments by year—$54,513 for 2023‑2024, $218,765.66 for 2024‑2025 and $249,400 for 2025‑2026—totaling $522,678.66. The lobbying focus narrowed over time, shifting from broad legislative and executive matters to a targeted effort on the proposed Fairfax County casino and related entertainment‑district legislation. The team composition also evolved, with different lobbyists retained each session, and some filings noted additional expenditures such as communications, meals and travel. The campaign ultimately stalled when Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have allowed Fairfax County to hold a local referendum on the casino project, a decision praised by county leaders for reflecting residents’ opposition.
(Source：Joliet, IL Patch)