(05-14-2023, 12:39 PM)MarleyJag Wrote:

(05-14-2023, 09:53 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: Thankfully both mayoral candidates acknowledge this and have pledged to do what it takes to keep the Jags here.

That’s good and I imagine most of the city council would be on board too. The fly in the ointment may be Jacksonville voters as any bond issues would probably need approval in a referendum. Based on comments I read and hear, there is an alarmingly large segment of the population who would be happy to see the Jags move rather than investing any public funds. Hopefully any opposition can be overcome when that comes up.

It’s pretty surprising how many in this city would be happier if the Jags left. However, that is a direct result of the team’s dismal performance. While most of those citizens wouldn’t know a football from a bowling ball, they resent having Jacksonville associated with a perennial losing team. It just adds to to our inferiority complex.

If the Jags can establish themselves as consistent winners, a lot of those people will change their tune.

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