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Originally Posted by Jacks
The Feds are spending the money on some sort of sporting event whether we host the games or not. It's not like that money will go to pay down debt if we don't use it.
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We have governments and organizations willing to give us money to improve our infrastructure, totaling in the billions. Our local taxes will be going to a field house, Olympics or not, so we might as well do the project in a fashion that sees additional investment come in. This is direct investment in Calgary, in a time when our economy is lagging. It will help spur the design, construction, sport and tourism industries, among others, in our city on a large, large scale.
This funding will not be available outside the Olympics. These chances don't come along often, with this level of assistance. I believe it's our best chance to repair and rebuild our aging infrastructure, and it's why I will be voting 'yes'.