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Feb 24, 2016 6:04 AM |
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Originally Posted by The Flying Dutchman
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Rumor is that the Chargers will argue that their portion is unfunded by taxpayers. As for the rest, well, that will likely come from the hoteliers, or Briggs and co... this is pretty damn smooth if you ask me.
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Their portion? If any taxes are to be used for any part of the project, it needs a two-thirds majority vote. I read the link you posted as well as the articles in KPBS and the Union Tribune and they all talk about a ballot initiative. It sounds like this will be in addition to the Briggs initiative. There is also supposed to be a ballot initiative from the city in June for the contiguous convention center. What if some of these things pass and contradict each other? Looks like a giant cluster f--- on the horizon. My feeling is that Spanos decided he wants all or nothing here or else he's bolting to Inglewood so he's taking a huge gamble to get exactly what he wants even if it's a long-shot. Go big or go to LA. If this loses in November he still has LA as an option at that point. By the way, union tribune puts a "convention-stadium" project at $1.7 billion, and the city/county $300 million is off the table if they don't go with mission valley. Where is all this going to come from!?!?
Also, Comic-Con released a statement reiterating they want a contiguous convention space. It would be a sad day for downtown SD if the Chargers move in and drive out comic-con.
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