west coast problems
There are many examples of professional sports teams who, are trying to develop new stadiums for their teams, have turned to the public for funding, for taxpayers dollars. The they think that stadiums provide increased revenues and additional business to the surrounding areas, which they think can influence an entire community's economy.but if u look at the rguements it doesnt make sense. The fans who voted for public funding are the same people who are being asked to pay the increase in tickets, and the owners keep the money from the increase. Though funded publicly, the owners are under not forced to put a winning team on the field or on the court, to spend a minimum amount on salaries, and they font have to keep that team in the city either, and on top of that they can move the team if they think they found a better deal. the San Francisco Giants repeatedly set up voting opportunities to gain public funds, and continuallybut it didnt suceed. Instead, the owner turned to private funding, and with some help from sponsors and naming rights, AT&T Park was developed.Now, we see other teams such as th sacramento Kings basketball team asking the state to rasie city taxes in order to build a replacement for their facility Arco Arena, only 27% of those thought the team needed a new court as it is. according to the Sacramento Bee, talks with city and county governments slowed down, and it will bea long time before they can make a pro position to voters again. I think the billionaires need to take a risk and and actually take the time and money to invest into communities they want to build their stadiums in.

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