Buffalo is struggling to limit city leaders access to the luxury suites at the Bills new stadium
Last year, the Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC playoff game. The Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, billed taxpayers for almost $600 worth of wine and a total bill that day of $1923 and change. As the Buffalo News reported, it would eventually come out that taxpayers had paid “more than $6300” for the governor to attend four different games. According to the state and county, this luxury suite is “meant to boost economic development.” I wish someone would explain to me how…
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The Buffalo Bills promised fans that their PSL’s would “never” price fans out, yet they are doing exactly that
The owners of the Buffalo Bills have a net worth of almost $6 billion. Think about that for a second. Since buying the team, the Pegulas have made almost $300 million from operating income, all the while the team's value continues to skyrocket. Why are taxpayers giving them a single dime? Why on earth are taxpayers giving them $850 million of their money yet also being asked for ridiculous payments just to try to buy game day tickets?
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When Utah Leaders say that taxpayers “will not” pay for a ballpark, they mean that $900 million taxpayer dollars will be used
Over the last few months, more and more stories have been popping up online that discuss whether Salt Lake City or the state of Utah should build a ballpark for some future MLB expansion team. Utah residents have therefore been asking local leaders who exactly would be paying for such a project. Rep. Ryan Wilcox, R-Ogden, has an answer. He wants residents to know that local taxpayers will not be left on base holding the bill. Many other city and state political leaders agree, and expressed to a…
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