Charlotte residents divided over proposal to use $650M in tax dollars for Panthers stadium upgrades

Charlotte residents are divided over proposed renovations to Bank of America Stadium following Monday's public comment session with Charlotte City Council.  The council held a two-hour listening session Monday afternoon giving anyone wanting to voice their feelings on the proposal a chance to speak. The plans include installing huge screens and gathering spaces outside the stadium with many upgrades inside, including new seats, more bathrooms and better accessibility for fans. If approved, the city would provide $650 million for construction. The money would come from the city's tourism and hospitality tax fund. Over 20 people addressed the council and their opinions varied from full support to folks entirely opposed to giving any public money to Panthers owner David Tepper. The reasons against the project ranged from the Panthers' on-field performance (or lack thereof, lately) to Tepper's estimated net worth of $20 billion.  Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/panthers/charlotte-leaders-public-comment-bank-of-america-stadium-renovations-proposal-practice-facility-vote/275-8a3085f9-ec0c-4dd7-b3b7-2a5312adfb87Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.