KJ on a new arena for the Kings

[WVF]

A New Arena for The Kings

Kevin Johnson offered to discuss the arena issue. He said it was a public relations mess, and that we (the taxpayers) just wanted to be informed so we could make educated decisions about the issue.

“We need to be very firm about the need to keep [the] Kings in Sacramento. But the Maloofs [the team’s owners] need to commit as well. The arena itself cannot be just talked about as a basketball venue; it must also be an entertainment facility,” Johnson said, adding that what has disturbed him is “the visceral reaction whenever people talk about the arena. Sacramento residents are still angry about it.”


I asked what he feels about the Railyard for the arena location. Johnson said that with good leadership, we can make that happen. He is a proponent of a downtown arena and has seen firsthand what a big arena can do for a downtown. He is aware that not all residents may see the benefits, but feels that with open discussions, no secret agendas and input from Sacramento residents, leadership can make it happen the right way.

 

[fnordius]

I hope that TPTB on Kingsfans will take no offense if I make a vague and non-partisan political comment.

Having recently caught up on Sacramento politics... wow. Very, very ugly.

I'm really keeping my fingers crossed that everything works out for the best. All you Sacramento citizens and voters have my sympathy.

 

[BMiller52]

I hope that TPTB on Kingsfans will take no offense if I make a vague and non-partisan political comment.

Having recently caught up on Sacramento politics... wow. Very, very ugly.

I'm really keeping my fingers crossed that everything works out for the best. All you Sacramento citizens and voters have my sympathy.

As someone not caught up on Sac politics, you want to explain what you mean? Do you think it'd be good if KJ wins?

 

[Packt]

Go to Sacbeee.com and search Kevin Johnson.