Letters to the Editor
Palm Beach Post
May 28, 2016
Stadium sites abound not on public land
Why is the Atlanta Braves organization wanting a public park area? There are many disused shopping centers with areas that need revitalization nearby, including the former jai-alai fronton (in West Palm Beach), which would fill their needs.
Our elected officials should find organizations willing to come to our area without raiding the public land, treasury etc. Yes, sports venues are great, but for good affordable sports, go to the local high school and college events.
Maybe the local populace would be more accepting if the organization seeking to use public funds or lands for sports arenas would guarantee free admission to all citizens of Palm Beach County forever.
BEN JUHL
WEST PALM BEACH
Come on ! Free admittance? For ever? Why would anyone think that people from anywhere could come for free,,,,,oh yeah, John Prince Park!! Admission-free.
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The Jai-alai fronton would be a perfect spot. Already designed for the traffic, parking and close proximity to tri-rail. And it would be close to the other stadium being built.
ReplyDeleteThe billionaires always want a free ride. And Maxwell never saw public land he didn't want to give away. Follow the money and guess who's getting the million dollar finder's fee from the Braves?? And guess who's getting the bill for constructing this the same year the county wants to hike our taxes by 17% because they have no money...
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