Victoria Park Option (Calgary Next)
Ken King and the Flames Sports Group have decided to not pursue a new arena in Calgary at this point in time (as of 13 Sep 2017). The fact that Mayor Nenshi seems to have changed his position on this a few times recently means we don't have to worry about entering into a situation that was beginning to seem like a political tennis match.
If and when, the discussion surrounding the need for a new arena comes up when I'm on Council, I want it to be clear that I'm not opposed to a new arena, if the situation and deal is right for Calgary.
I'm open to listening to all sides of the discussion however, no public money should be used to fund a new arena, if there is no intention of it not being paid back to the taxpayers in a timely manner. If the intent is to have the City fund the arena without repayment; then I would be very hard pressed to support it considering the economic times and hardships individuals and small businesses are facing.
Ken King and the Flames Sports Group have decided to not pursue a new arena in Calgary at this point in time (as of 13 Sep 2017). The fact that Mayor Nenshi seems to have changed his position on this a few times recently means we don't have to worry about entering into a situation that was beginning to seem like a political tennis match.
If and when, the discussion surrounding the need for a new arena comes up when I'm on Council, I want it to be clear that I'm not opposed to a new arena, if the situation and deal is right for Calgary.
I'm open to listening to all sides of the discussion however, no public money should be used to fund a new arena, if there is no intention of it not being paid back to the taxpayers in a timely manner. If the intent is to have the City fund the arena without repayment; then I would be very hard pressed to support it considering the economic times and hardships individuals and small businesses are facing.
