But in an interview on Monday, she said she looked “very favorably” on the plan, and that she saw the shuttle as a clear signal that Bally’s was attempting to meet neighborhood needs.
The Democratic councilwoman has not endorsed the casino concept outright.
To come to fruition, a city casino bid must be authorized by a majority vote from a panel with representatives of four local officials and the mayor and governor.īally’s seemed to notch a preliminary win 10 days ago, when Velazquez issued a statement saying that it was “time that we move forward and transform the Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point.” The three Democrats, along with Councilwoman Marjorie Velazquez, are set to have voices on a board that could vote down the bid. And Assemblyman Michael Benedetto added in a statement that the bus “could be a catalyst for robust economic growth.”īut none of the three officials have taken a firm position in support of the casino plan. Nathalia Fernandez said in a statement that the bus “lends strong support to local small businesses and benefits all residents.”īorough President Vanessa Gibson said in a statement that the shuttle “aligns perfectly” with her vision for the area. In a news release issued by Bally’s, state Sen. The bus is set to run five days a week from 10 a.m.
