Just damn.
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Posted on 10/01/2004 3:28:57 PM PDT by GulliverSwift
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proved he is serious about bringing a NFL team back to Los Angles, signing a bill Thursday to help boost the redevelopment of the Los Angeles Coliseum, according to the L.A. Times.
Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 2805, which essentially aids the Hoover Redevelopment Zone by committing specific tax revenue to the stadium project.
It is important to note the money generated can't be used on the stadium specifically, but it could defray the cost of surrounding infrastructure by $25 million to $30 million.
However, Schwarzenegger's willingness to sign the bill in the first place seems to give a fairly clear indication of his interest in bringing an NFL franchise back to Los Angeles, the nation's No. 2 media market.
"This special circumstance to attract an NFL franchise to California is extremely unique and important, and I would not consider this expansion of redevelopment authority under any other circumstance," Schwarzenegger said in a statement.
(Excerpt) Read more at msn.foxsports.com ...
LA is so overrun by Mexicanos now, I don't know if there are enough people to support a normal sport like football, not futbol, or however it's spelled.
LA Crypts, Bloods, or Mexican Mafia... Tough choice.
The Los Angeles Coliseum is in the hood. Even if it was fixed up I wouldn't go see anything there. It would be perfect for Raiders fans though ... oh ..., forget about it.
How're you going to pay for that one, gov? Oh wait, you won't, the taxpayers' grandchildren will.
Wow!
He could import one of those great new German (NATO-Nazi) teams.
/sarcasm
Appropriately named... as it sucks up the Taxpayer's money like a vacuum.
Hollywood Knights.
That's good!
I don't think L.A. has the fan base (yes, I know they have the population) to support a new team. The only teams I have heard mentioned (as far as getting an existing team) are the Cardinals, Chargers and Colts, and even though the Chargers are close by, I'll bet they wont move either.
The Green Card Packers?
Low Riders.
Just damn.
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He's stopped economic development COLD in the Sierra-Nevada, in all areas east of the Big Valley floor!!! (that is except GANG-GREEN Eco-Tourism)
Awesome! It's about time. Hopefully the Governor can force this through the blatant stupidity of the LA City counsel.
I wish it was at a different site in LA, but it's much better than what we have - nothing.
As for those crying about this being a bad idea? Do you have any idea how much revenue and jobs this will create? I swear, some people are anti-everything.
But remember, we're not allowed to nitpick Arnold for this, or for anything else he does. It doesn't matter what he does because for some people, he can do no wrong. Just stick that 'R' next to your name and you're deserving of worship in some peoples' eyes.
California Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed a slue of Democratic measures Thursday including, one designed to ban outsourcing, and another seeking to place limits on dealer financing practices, reports the Los Angeles Times. “Democrats...castigated Schwarzenegger for vetoing Thursday the last of five bills designed to discourage companies from moving California jobs overseas,” reports the Times. The bill, “AB 2715 would have required telemarketers and customer service representatives to disclose their location when asked by a California resident. AB 3021 would have required employers with more than 250 workers to tell the state how many people they employed domestically and abroad.” California Chamber of Commerce president, Allan Zaremberg applauded the Governor: "By rejecting all 10 job-killer bills that made it to his desk, Gov. Schwarzenegger followed through on his campaign promise to stimulate California’s jobs climate and reinvigorate our economy." Schwarzenegger rejected another Democratic measure, which sought to limit dealer financing practices. If passed, “the bill would have limited the financing charges dealers could set for loans and forced them to reveal credit scores used to set those rates, which consumer activists said dealerships had been caught lying about.” Following Thursday’s decision, “Schwarzenegger and the car dealers lobby said they were willing to work with lawmakers next year to craft a more acceptable version.” Said Peter Welch, president of the California Motor Car Dealers Association: "We appreciate the governor’s ability to look beyond the exaggerated claims of consumer benefit for this bill and recognize it for the lemon it is.”
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