Padres Test City Waters Politically | San Diego News

The San Diego Padres are stepping up their political game as tensions rise with the city—parking prices at Petco Park jumped from $2.50 to $10 an hour, sparking outrage after the team was excluded from the decision. This follows a March letter from the team’s CEO protesting a minimum wage hike for tourism workers, which they felt targeted them despite already paying staff above minimum wage. Now, the Padres are quietly polling fans on whether sports teams should engage in local politics—and even how they’d feel if the team endorsed a candidate they disagree with. With championship expectations soaring, the franchise may be preparing to become a more active force in San Diego’s civic arena. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c3b86b4abff0ea8b