41. But what if a city builds a stadium with taxpayer money and waits for the World Series. 42. By building both stadia, the public exchequer is twice exposed to the whims of the marketplace. 43. Commissioners have pledged hotel tax money to build the stadium. 44. Critics of public financing argue that professional teams can afford to build stadiums through private financing like most businesses. 45. David Swindell, assistant professor of urban affairs at Wright State University, said money used to build a stadium is better spent elsewhere. 46. Davis reportedly proposed having the Raiders play at Anaheim Stadium until a new stadium could be built. 47. Davis had kept Oakland on the back burner since, hoping to get a new stadium built in the Los Angeles area. 48. Davis and the league are looking into the possibility of building a stadium near the Hollywood Park horse racing track. 49. Either state then builds a stadium, does the improvements, builds the practice facility, etc. 50. Even opponents said they believe the stadium will be built, unless Adams backs out. |