Transparency After The Vote? Districts 1, 5, And 7 Want Residents To Have A Stronger Voice Before Final Arena Agreements Are Signed
San Antonio City Councilmembers from Districts 1, 5 and 7 are calling for a special meeting before Aug. 7 to discuss how the city should shape community benefits tied to the planned new Spurs Arena and downtown Sports & Entertainment District, also known as Project Marvel.
After Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones urged a pause on Project Marvel to allow for more transparency, cost-benefit analysis and community input, councilmembers from districts that helped push the project forward are now calling for the very public accountability she warned was needed before the vote.
On Wednesday, June 25, District 1 Councilmember Dr. Sukh Kaur, District 5 Councilmember Teri Castillo and District 7 Councilmember Marina Alderete-Gavito filed a three-signature memo requesting the meeting. The goal is to discuss and possibly take action on a framework and public input process connected to the proposed $75 million Community Benefits Agreement and other final documents for the arena deal…