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San Antonio’s mayor is pushing for a new public vote on the city’s $500 million Spurs arena contribution, even as the city faces a $158 million budget shortfall and council members urge focus on fiscal priorities. Tensions rise as the Spurs CEO argues voters already decided and construction is underway, sparking heated debate over transparency and accuracy. While some council members clarify the arena funding doesn’t affect this year’s deficit, community advocates insist public money must serve the public — not private interests. With a November ballot deadline looming, City Hall is locked in a fierce standoff over whether to revisit the controversial project — a high-stakes clash between big dreams and bare-bones budgets.

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