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Spurs Arena Funding Sparks City Divide | Texas News
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San Antonio’s political heat intensifies as Centro CEO Trish DeBerry slams Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones as “toxic” for pushing a citywide vote on the $500M arena contribution — despite a county-approved funding vote last November. DeBerry warns that forcing the issue could strain the Spurs’ relationship with the city and questions whether the promised economic perks, like corporate relocations and tax revenue, will actually benefit public services — since funds are earmarked for arena bonds. She also likened the mayor’s calls for local businesses to cover the budget deficit to “Gestapo,” urging an end to such demands amid San Antonio’s generous business community. With City Council’s deadline looming August 17th, the future of Project Marvel hangs in the balance — and opinions are sharply divided.
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