Saturday, August 13, 2016

Florida's Next Governor(?) Doesn't Like Stadium Subsidies

The leading candidate to be Florida's next governor, Adam Putnam, doesn't appear to be a fan of state subsidies for the Rays (any other pro franchise), a stark contrast to the current governor, Rick Scott:



This blog has previously explored the state's role in helping to fund pro stadiums, as well as the current lack of interest in the legislature to continue the practice.

The good news for the Rays is that term limits guarantees a new slate of lawmakers is never more than a couple years away.  But with limited money for a stadium in Tampa, any lack of state funding would put the idea of a Hillsborough stadium out of reach.





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6 comments:

  1. Well, I smell an early endorsement from a what suppose to be an independent news reporter for a young digressive redneck Republican from Bartow acting like he understands progressive city issues...

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  2. "The good news for the Rays is that term limits guarantees a new slate of lawmakers is never more than a couple years away. But with limited money for a stadium in Tampa, any lack of state funding would put the idea of a Hillsborough stadium out of reach. "

    That's assuming the Rays don't get forced out during his term. Remember, that's what happened to the Expos. The then Premier of Quebec was anti-subsidies and that forced the team to leave in 2004.

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    1. New lawmakers are only 2 years away. Pretty safe to say they'll be at the Trop well past 2018.

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    2. If they are, and no solid stadium plans, then departure from FLA will be imminent

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  3. Montreal won't be getting a team. You can take that to the bank!

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