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Spurs Arena Vote Debate Heats Up | San Antonio News
San Antonio’s city council is in heated debate over whether residents should vote on the $500 million Spurs arena deal — a move sparked by the mayor’s call for public input amid rising budget concerns and fears of property tax hikes. City Manager Erik Walsh clarifies that the arena’s funding comes from the Spurs, private developers, and visitors — not residents’ taxes — but some downtown infrastructure upgrades will still rely on property tax dollars. While the mayor argues voters deserve a say given the city’s financial strain and shifting economic landscape, critics call it a “redo…
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