Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs was at Chase Field Wednesday morning to preside over a ceremonial signing of HB 2704. That is the funding bill that was passed by the Arizona State Legislature, providing a tax recapture mechanism to fund Chase Field Renovations and repairs.
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Arizona Governor Katies Hobbs’ Remarks
Hobbs recounted some of the history of the Diamondbacks over the years, and highlighted various stars for the team, including the D-backs current superstar Corbin Carroll.
She then went on to cite the fact that Chase Field has never undergone any major renovations. After pointing out issues with the stadium’s 27-year-old HVAC system and leaky roof, she voiced the reasoning behind her support for the bill…