The Brief
- Plano voters rejected Proposition A on election day, which would have implemented a venue tax to help fund a Dallas Stars arena and entertainment district.
- On Monday, Plano residents spoke at a city council meeting to continue voicing their opposition to the stadium, although the arena did get some support from speakers.
- Plano leaders say they must reconsider financing options for the arena in the wake of Prop A’s failure to pass. Stars leadership say they’re still focused on a new arena in Plano.
PLANO, Texas – After rejecting a venue tax that would have helped fund a new Dallas Stars arena in their city, Plano residents continued to voice their opposition to the arena project at Monday’s city council meeting.
Plano Prop A fails to pass
The backstory:
On November 3, roughly 55% of Plano voters voted against Proposition A, and the measure failed to pass.
If it were approved, Plano leaders planned to use the venue tax to help fund a new Dallas Stars arena that will be built at the current Shops at Willow Bend Mall site.…