No exceptions, no need to discuss, unless the state legislature does not want to give up the money. And there also needs to be a new contract to use the stadium — $1 is just stupid!
— Reuben DeJernette Youngsville, La. (formerly of Asheville)
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2 thoughts on “Letter: TDA should pay for McCormick Field upgrades”
Robert McGee
There does seem to be a recurring theme (or correlation) involving $1 giveaways and $30 million asks in this town. Just an observation.
Virginia Ritter
Why should Asheville taxpayers pay? This team is owned by a very wealthy family and it’s a profitable business. Let them pay for the improvements! 30 million let the baseball league pay for their own demands! We can’t get a sidewalk in my neighborhood but the city wants to pay 30 million to keep a baseball team. Really! Wonder what 30 million would do for our water lines???????
There does seem to be a recurring theme (or correlation) involving $1 giveaways and $30 million asks in this town. Just an observation.
Why should Asheville taxpayers pay? This team is owned by a very wealthy family and it’s a profitable business. Let them pay for the improvements! 30 million let the baseball league pay for their own demands! We can’t get a sidewalk in my neighborhood but the city wants to pay 30 million to keep a baseball team. Really! Wonder what 30 million would do for our water lines???????