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 law requires approval for the $220 million in infrastructure bonds needed for the project, and the city’s agreement with the Spurs mandates those funds can’t be released without voter consent. City officials will brief council next month on the upcoming bond proposal. 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/44e2a8c9a2a1a610