I know I have been a big supporter of getting a new arena... but I am also on board with those who are cautious about using tax payer dollars to pay for it.
For me the ideal scenario would be that the owners/investors pay for the arena, and buy up a bunch of the land in the surrounding area so that they can take advantage of any economic benefit that would be indirectly associated with building a new arena. It's a win-win for all... but just a significant investment from the owners/private investors.
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