Rays stadium bond approval
Summary
Pinellas County commissioners finally greenlit the Rays stadium bonds after two delays, keeping the ballpark deal—and MLB in the area—alive for now. The catch: public money and political risk are still part of the package.
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Taxpayers are on the hook for the county’s bond payments, with the bet that stadium and MLB revenue will offset the cost.
Rays ownership, MLB fans, and nearby businesses win—the deal keeps the team and game-day spending alive.
Taxpayers who oppose public subsidies—and other county budget priorities—could lose out if the bonds cost more than promised.
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