Hillsborough Commissioners Clash over Rays Deal Transparency

Behind the Rays' $2.3 billion stadium proposal

The Tampa Bay Rays’ $2.3 billion stadium proposal is a defining issue for the region, combining sports, economics, and public policy concerns. Key stakeholders include the Rays ownership group, local government officials, and community members who would be directly affected. Questions remain: Who pays? Why move from Pinellas County? How would funding the new stadium affect other funding priorities? And what impact would a new stadium have on Hil…

Tensions rise over Rays stadium deal as Hillsborough leaders debate transparency, funding

With an April 15 vote approaching, commissioners are divided over how a potential stadium would be funded and how much the public should see.

Hillsborough to hold workshop before vote on Rays stadium deal

‘Shame on us’: Hillsborough officials spar over Rays deal transparency - Power Broker Magazine

Hillsborough County Commissioner Josh Wostal asserted on Wednesday that documents related to a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium financing deal exist and should be

Rays stadium talks create friction on Hillsborough Commission

The details of a deal to build a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium in Tampa have not been released. But the idea is already creating friction on the Hillsborough County Commission. The board rejected a motion Wednesday by Commissioner Joshua Wostal to release all draft documents and personal notes on the deal by the end of the day. The Rays want to build a 30,000-seat indoor stadium on land now used… Source