Sunday, April 04, 2004
Stadium Bid Weak from Start
Michael Vazquez of the Miami Herald criticizes the Florida Marlins' lobbying, or lack thereof, for the new stadium owner Jeffrey Loria has demanded. Even with a world championship and strong backing from Gov. Jeb Bush, the Marlins are unlikely even to get a vote on a stadium proposal. Vazquez summarizes:
"[W]hen making their argument to lawmakers, the Marlins couldn't answer -- and still don't know today -- basic questions: Where will the stadium be built? How will the team come up with $55 million it will still need to complete the financial package even if the state helps out?"
The club's cause also wasn't helped by a December poll that found 80% of Floridians opposed to contributing state tax money to a new Marlins' stadium.
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Michael Vazquez of the Miami Herald criticizes the Florida Marlins' lobbying, or lack thereof, for the new stadium owner Jeffrey Loria has demanded. Even with a world championship and strong backing from Gov. Jeb Bush, the Marlins are unlikely even to get a vote on a stadium proposal. Vazquez summarizes:
"[W]hen making their argument to lawmakers, the Marlins couldn't answer -- and still don't know today -- basic questions: Where will the stadium be built? How will the team come up with $55 million it will still need to complete the financial package even if the state helps out?"
The club's cause also wasn't helped by a December poll that found 80% of Floridians opposed to contributing state tax money to a new Marlins' stadium.
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