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Yesterday, the Think Big Committee released a financing plan complete with a menu of options that it believes would generate the $387 million necessary to fund a new downtown entertainment and sports complex. Now, the grassroots campaign Here We Stay is calling on the public to attend Tuesday's Sacramento City Council meeting to provide feedback on the plan.
The financing strategy seems to be taking shape (calling for a financing mechanism that is split three ways between private interests, the public and the Kings). Here We Stay believes the public has a chance to continue to build momentum and make their voices heard at the council meeting next Tuesday at 6 p.m. The campaign is asking all residents, not just Kings fans, to come out to City Hall and be part of the discussion as the Think Big Committee goes over the financing plan in a detailed fashion.
Yesterday, it was announced that the plan aims to generate:
• $91-$156 million in private contributions from the Kings, arena operator and arena vendors.
•$94-$123 million from public land, transient occupany taxes and signage.
•$90-$121 million from a business improvement district and other resources such as parking, tickets surcharges, naming rights and cell phone towers.
At the upcoming council meeting, the public will get a chance to hear a more detailed description of these options, listen to discussion about the plan live in person from the council members and even have the opportunity to speak directly to the council. Here We Stay is encouraging attendees to bring signs and a positive attitude to the meeting.
Sacramento has come a long way since April when the Kings were inching toward Southern California. Public support, an activated business community and a driven mayor helped keep the team out of the hands of Anaheim’s grasp for at least another season, and bought some time to put together a financing plan that makes sense for the taxpayers and the team.
USA Today recently declared that Sacramento is moving “full speed ahead” toward keeping the Kings and building a new facility, and certainly the release of Think Big's financing options is a big reason for that. But another big reason is how the community has rallied behind this cause. The residents of this region know what is at stake: thousands of jobs, economic activity, a rejuvenated downtown, a team to put their support behind, top-notch entertainment events…civic pride.
As I mentioned in May, the arena saga has never been a battle between Sacramento and Anaheim – it was and still is a battle between Sacramento and Sacramento.
Cow town v. major metropolitan city.
Develop v. stay the same.
Build our way out of the recession v. wait.
These are the things at stake. Civic pride is not just about results, it takes work and commitment from everyone to enjoy the fruits that come with it. Participation and pushing politicians in the right direction has been the goal of the Here We Stay campaign since it began last October, and the group plans to continue that push at 915 I Street on Tuesday.
More Information
When: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Where: Sacramento City Hall, 915 I Street
Who: Those interested in a new entertainment and sports complex in Sacramento.
How: Showing up. Speaker slips are available from the city clerk in the council chambers.
Yesterday, the Think Big Committee released a financing plan complete with a menu of options that it believes would generate the $387 million necessary to fund a new downtown entertainment and sports complex. Now, the grassroots campaign Here We Stay is calling on the public to attend Tuesday's Sacramento City Council meeting to provide feedback on the plan.
The financing strategy seems to be taking shape (calling for a financing mechanism that is split three ways between private interests, the public and the Kings). Here We Stay believes the public has a chance to continue to build momentum and make their voices heard at the council meeting next Tuesday at 6 p.m. The campaign is asking all residents, not just Kings fans, to come out to City Hall and be part of the discussion as the Think Big Committee goes over the financing plan in a detailed fashion.
Yesterday, it was announced that the plan aims to generate:
• $91-$156 million in private contributions from the Kings, arena operator and arena vendors.
•$94-$123 million from public land, transient occupany taxes and signage.
•$90-$121 million from a business improvement district and other resources such as parking, tickets surcharges, naming rights and cell phone towers.
At the upcoming council meeting, the public will get a chance to hear a more detailed description of these options, listen to discussion about the plan live in person from the council members and even have the opportunity to speak directly to the council. Here We Stay is encouraging attendees to bring signs and a positive attitude to the meeting.
Sacramento has come a long way since April when the Kings were inching toward Southern California. Public support, an activated business community and a driven mayor helped keep the team out of the hands of Anaheim’s grasp for at least another season, and bought some time to put together a financing plan that makes sense for the taxpayers and the team.
USA Today recently declared that Sacramento is moving “full speed ahead” toward keeping the Kings and building a new facility, and certainly the release of Think Big's financing options is a big reason for that. But another big reason is how the community has rallied behind this cause. The residents of this region know what is at stake: thousands of jobs, economic activity, a rejuvenated downtown, a team to put their support behind, top-notch entertainment events…civic pride.
As I mentioned in May, the arena saga has never been a battle between Sacramento and Anaheim – it was and still is a battle between Sacramento and Sacramento.
Cow town v. major metropolitan city.
Develop v. stay the same.
Build our way out of the recession v. wait.
These are the things at stake. Civic pride is not just about results, it takes work and commitment from everyone to enjoy the fruits that come with it. Participation and pushing politicians in the right direction has been the goal of the Here We Stay campaign since it began last October, and the group plans to continue that push at 915 I Street on Tuesday.
More Information
When: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Where: Sacramento City Hall, 915 I Street
Who: Those interested in a new entertainment and sports complex in Sacramento.
How: Showing up. Speaker slips are available from the city clerk in the council chambers.
