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Councilman quick to dismiss residents concerned about proposed gambling resort “The Rose”

If you don't live in the 1.5-square mile town of Dumfries, and you're concerned about a new 305-room gambling resort, the message is clear: Buzz off and butt out.

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Potomac Local News has obtained multiple emails from Prince William County residents who wrote the Dumfries Town Council asking it oppose "The Rose," a proposed $389 million gaming resort that will include a hotel, convention hall, restaurant, sports bar, and 1,150 video slot machines. The project could open in phases starting in 2023.

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