Phoenix LXV: The word is... give me a minute.... "Omnishambles"... "Omnishambles"

[madhi19]

Alvarez quoted that "It's not government's job to keep kids off the street" thing, I don't think that should be part of the question, the question should be whether the hockey team actually keeps the kids off the street moreso than alternative options.

Of course, I'm just an ideologue.

How in the hell is a pro hockey team going to keep the kids off the street? After school activities and community center will do that.

 

[EvilCoop]

How in the hell is a pro hockey team going to keep the kids off the street? After school activities and community center will do that.

I agree, but Alvarez doesn't seem to grasp that the government does need to keep kids off the street.

 

[jfb392]

I haven't watched the whole meeting but is this still true? Is Glendale really going to commit $300 million without knowing who they're committing it to?

Yes, he was asked straight up tonight by Scruggs if he would his name his investors.

He sternly replied "No, I will not" and that was it.

 

[cutchemist42]

Why do cities fall for the "save the hot dog jobs" reasoning every time....

 

[Scandale du Jour]

How can a lame duck council vote for such a deal especially when the "future" administration has been elected by saying they wouldn't approve the deal.

I know it is legitimate for them to vote on such a matter, but morally speaking, it seems wrong to me. Hopefully the team is saved for good and it doesn't end up bankrupting the city. As much as I want to see the Nordiques come back, I don't want hockey fans to suffer the way I did in 1995 and I certainly don't want a city go bankrupt over a hockey team.

 

[htpwn]

Yes, he was asked straight up tonight by Scruggs if he would his name his investors.

He sternly replied "No, I will not" and that was it.

Sad.

Scruggs seems to be the only one who gets it.

No emergency clause, meaning it can be challenged in a referendum.

 

[Acesolid]

Why do cities fall for the "save the hot dog jobs" reasoning every time....

Well it kinda makes sense in most situations. Since jobs are jobs.

But in this case this city's finances are soooooo bad, they are litterally trading cops and firemen and libraries for hot dog stands jobs!

 

[cutchemist42]

And now everyone can get back to their cars and drive home to Phoenix and Scottsdale and other cities after encouraging a city down this path....

 

[EvilCoop]

Well it kinda makes sense in most situations. Since jobs are jobs.

But in this case this city's finances are soooooo bad, they are litterally trading cops and firemen and libraries for hot dog stands jobs!

x1000 times this.

 

[LPHabsFan]

Did the mayor just go on record suggesting the fact that this is a subsidy rather than an arena agreement?

 

[Zednik]

I still think Bettman will pull the plug.

 

[Seattle Totems]

cant believe they are going to continue to drag this out. Hockey will never work in the desert. It has never worked in the desert.

 

[1UP]

Well it kinda makes sense in most situations. Since jobs are jobs.

But in this case this city's finances are soooooo bad, they are litterally trading cops and firemen and libraries for hot dog stands jobs!

And 23 hockey players, a coach, a GM...

 

[Wheathead]

Honestly, it doesn't surprise me. This vote wasn't the "big question." To me there are two questions left; does the JIG have the money (and who are his investors?) and when does Goldwater speak up?

It isn't my place to criticize a city that I don't pay taxes to on what they should do with their money. However, I do think that it is wrong to cut fire budgets, police budgets, and whatever else to keep a professional sports franchise in your city. But again, if Glendale wishes to do that, best of luck.

To those wanting stable ownership in Glendale: Greg Jamison will not offer you stable ownership.

 

[cutchemist42]

I think the mayor insinuated what the tax increase was exactly for, bring on the referendum. Where actual citizens will vote.....

 

[GF]

Did the mayor just go on record suggesting the fact that this is a subsidy rather than an arena agreement?

Yes she did.

Next hurdles:
-referendum
-new council
-GJ needs to find his money
-GWI

They're probably saved until summer. Maybe longer, it's Glendale after all.

 

[go_leafs_go02]

Yes she did.

Next hurdles:
-referendum
-new council
-GJ needs to find his money
-GWI

They're probably saved until summer. Maybe longer, it's Glendale after all.

nah.

two weeks.

 

[objectiveposter]

why are they still talking coyotes if it already past?

 

[EvilCoop]

Did that guy just imply that the Yotes were more valuable than the Library and Public Pool?

 

[LPHabsFan]

I think the mayor insinuated what the tax increase was exactly for, bring on the referendum. Where actual citizens will vote.....

I think the mayor also just laid the groundwork for a GWI lawsuit on the subsidy thing as well......

 

[Puckschmuck*]

And now everyone can get back to their cars and drive home to Phoenix and Scottsdale and other cities after encouraging a city down this path....

This is what pisses me off the most. They would rather listen to a bunch of outsiders rather than their own residents.

 

[halligan10]

I think your right. Too much smoke over the desert right now.

I still think Bettman will pull the plug.

 

[Seattle Totems]

haha let's praise council for dooming this city.

 

[Killion]

I haven't watched the whole meeting but is this still true? Is Glendale really going to commit $300 million without knowing who they're committing it to?

Yes, he was asked straight up tonight by Scruggs if he would his name his investors. He sternly replied "No, I will not" and that was it.

And there you have you your answer htpwn (thx jfb392).
Doesnt get any riskier. $300M+ leap into the unknown.

 

[htpwn]

Honestly, it doesn't surprise me. This vote wasn't the "big question." To me there are two questions left; does the JIG have the money (and who are his investors?) and when does Goldwater speak up?

It isn't my place to criticize a city that I don't pay taxes to on what they should do with their money. However, I do think that it is wrong to cut fire budgets, police budgets, and whatever else to keep a professional sports franchise in your city. But again, if Glendale wishes to do that, best of luck.

To those wanting stable ownership in Glendale: Greg Jamison will not offer you stable ownership.

Not when... if.

Does Goldwater do anything or were they all hot air?