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Originally Posted by simmer2
Someone I am fairly close with was working quite closely with the rep from the City of Edmonton involved in the decision to invest in the arena on behalf of the City.
He said 1.5 years later they are pleasantly surprised how much more tax revenue they are getting from the arena anf surrounding area...everyone is happy.
While I agree the Flames approach hasn't been good, the City needs to recognize how much money can be generated.
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The Flames proposal involves not paying any taxes.
How could City of Calgary ever be pleased with "how much more tax revenue they are getting from the arena"?