Coming up on November 4, Bexar County voters will decide on two propositions related to the use of tax revenue. Proposition A, a $191.8 million for upgrades and expansions to county facilities on the East Side, includes funding for the Frost Bank Center, Freeman Coliseum and San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Grounds. Proposition B authorizes over $300 million to help pay for a new downtown arena for the Spurs.
Per a Spurs press release:
The San Antonio Spurs will host the “Win Together” campaign kickoff rally on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Idle Beer Hall & Brewery. The event marks the official launch of the campaign to win voter approval of Propositions A & B this November.
The Spurs are contributing $500 million toward arena costs and will cover 100% of any cost overruns. That money, combined with $1.4 billion in private development and $75 million in community benefits goes a long way toward the Spurs moving back into the downtown area.
Peter J. Holt, Managing Partner of the San Antonio Spurs shared,
“What’s at stake is more than an arena – it’s our community’s next chapter. It’s about pride in who we are as a city and belief in what San Antonio can become. By harnessing tourist dollars and private investment, this plan will deliver a new downtown arena while expanding and upgrading the Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum with no new taxes for local residents.”
The Spurs campaign invites voters to come and share in their support for Propositions A & B. The rally will feature guest speakers, music, Spurs Coyote, Hype Squad, photo opportunities, giveaways and more. Free parking and food will be available with RSVP.
Win Together Campaign Kickoff Details
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