Spurs Arena Funding Passes Without Vote | San Antonio News

San Antonio’s City Council voted 6-5 against putting the city’s $500 million arena funding plan on the November ballot, clearing the way for negotiations to proceed without another public vote. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones had pushed for a referendum, citing fiscal responsibility and civic input, but business leaders and the Spurs argued it would delay progress — with funds already earmarked or dependent on the project moving forward. The county had already approved its portion last year, and the city’s financing relies on lease payments, private developers, property taxes, and hotel taxes. Despite heated debate and packed public meetings, the council’s decision was anticipated, and now the city is poised to finalize its deal with the Spurs, who will cover the remaining $800 million of the $1.3 billion arena cost. 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/7c0f29f22e540d27