County Supervisors Reject Linking Tax to Stadium Plan
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors indicate they will not tie a proposed quarter cent sales tax to fund a baseball stadium to broader home rule debates. Incoming chair Betsy Bayless says home rule authority is unlikely. the stadium tax vote is set for mid January with public opinion split. Chairman Jim Bruner cautions support hinges on taxpayer relief.
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Maricopa County urges dismissal of stadium sessions suit
County lawyers say the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest suit against the Board of Supervisors over four executive sessions discussing a baseball stadium is speculative. They contend the sessions were legal under an Open Meetings Law exception for receiving legal advice and seek dismissal or ruling in the county's favor without trial plus attorney fees. Judge Goodfarb will consider the motion Monday.
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Stadium Financing Showdown Reveals Baseball Costs
Welle outlined why baseball anxious budget demands drive stadium funding talks. He compared MLB payrolls of 26.5 million to NBA payrolls around 17 million and noted television revenues shrinking from 15 to 8 9 million for baseball. He cited larger rosters and deeper scouting as cost drivers and discussed varied funding methods for stadiums like Camden Yards Gateway Coors Field and Ballpark at Arlington.
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