Quote:This is interesting to me. Cause he was talking about shipyards years ago, and yet it hasn't happened. But he wants upgrades to stadium and whamo, now they are here. I know this will not be the popular opinion, but I don't like J-Ville giving out 90 million (even tho Khan matching half is good), when multiple other cities are no longer funding this stuff. Good for Jags to stay in J-ville, but I am not so sure about it being good for the citizens.

Other cities aren't funding what stuff? 

 

The monies being allocated by the city for this come out of a bed tax that is specifically intended for this kind of project.  It can't be spent anywhere else, so the city is obligated to fund projects such as this if there's the potential that they will help increase tourism to the area.  That is the expectation with two new multi-use venues that can  be used for events that will attract visitors.  Increased tourism means increased revenue to the city, so it's absolutely a good thing for the citizens of Jacksonville financially.  It also is a good thing for residents because we'll see an increase in concerts and other events.  There's really not much of a downside to this.

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