Spurs Arena Vote Heads to Ballot | San Antonio News

San Antonio’s City Council is poised to debate whether voters should decide directly on the city’s $500 million arena contribution — a move Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones supports, arguing taxpayers deserve a say on funding multiple parts of the project. But the real twist? The arena money hinges on a separate bond for Hemisfair infrastructure upgrades, which must pass for the city to release its funds. Some council members, like Ed Mungia, want those votes separated so voters can clearly weigh infrastructure spending alone. While officials confirm the bond isn’t technically for the arena, the two are inextricably linked. Ballot details will be finalized and presented in September, and the mayor’s holding a public listening session this Wednesday at Blanco BBQ to hear from residents. 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/93dff517832cfc51