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Spurs Arena Funding Blocked by City Council | San Antonio News
San Antonio’s City Council just blocked a ballot measure that would have let voters decide on the city’s $489 million contribution to the new Spurs arena, with six members voting no — arguing the decision was already made by county voters last year. Supporters insisted city residents should have a direct say since their funding comes from local taxes and hasn’t been approved directly by them. Opponents countered that elected officials are meant to handle such major financial decisions in a representative democracy. But don’t count out public input — voters will still get another chance: state…
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