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Originally Posted by Manhattanboy
Looks like things on the arena front are moving in the right direction so my vote is YES.
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Is this for the 6000 seat arena that wont be used after the games?
Currently what city council proposes does nothing for our current facilities but the cost is massive. So massive its just no worth it.
Current price for the bid is what 5.4 billion dollars and we dont get useful new facilities.
The Flames asked the city for something like 233 million dollars for a new arena. The city countered that with a loan of 233 million dollars.
This is all peanuts though versus the olympics. A new arena will be used for decades. Creating jobs and making the city money.
The city plays hardball for 233 million, but are willing to spend 5.4 billion plus for 10 days of fun?
Dont get me wrong.
I want a new arena, and I want the olympics too.
I just see this as the lesser of two evils. 233 million is a lot less than 5.4 billion and massive cost over runs.
Honestly the whole thing is a mess.
I cant get behind a new arena, or the Olympics. I am taxed enough already.
The public needs a leader to take command.
Convince me why any of these things are a good investment?