02-17-2022, 04:45 PM
When I lived in Arlington (and the Cowboys played 20mi away in Irving), I voted in favor of increasing taxes for the new Cowboys stadium. The idea of creating/expanding an entertainment district is really enticing for the citizens of a city.
The Rangers built a new ballpark a few years ago right next to the old one (ATT stadium was built over here too), but I don't think I would've voted Yes for that. The only reason it passed (in my opinion) was it had a huge push on keeping the Rangers in Arlington...as if they were going to leave. There was marginal new development. All Arlington got was a 3rd stadium.
So what's the incentive for Cincinnati residents? I don't think it's fair to say "They'll leave if we don't pay". What value would it bring to the city?
The Rangers built a new ballpark a few years ago right next to the old one (ATT stadium was built over here too), but I don't think I would've voted Yes for that. The only reason it passed (in my opinion) was it had a huge push on keeping the Rangers in Arlington...as if they were going to leave. There was marginal new development. All Arlington got was a 3rd stadium.
So what's the incentive for Cincinnati residents? I don't think it's fair to say "They'll leave if we don't pay". What value would it bring to the city?
