Can anyone support the constant waste of public money by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority?
In 2024, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) spent more than $2.2M on “influencers to promote the city.” However, the LVCVA refused to tell the public how much each influencer received because LVCVA claimed it was a “trade secret.” Let me get this straight. A taxpayer-funded agency is giving taxpayer money to a contractor, and the public isn't allowed to know who was paid what?
Read MoreApplied Analysis claims Las Vegas saw a $1 billion economic impact from the Super Bowl
But maybe some readers aren't concerned about his unbelievable conflict of interest issues. Let's get to his actual past predictions. Months ago, Applied Analysis claimed in a report that the A’s could draw close to 400,000 new visitors to Las Vegas each year. A number of outlets looked into this claim and universally found that the A's have almost no chance of coming anywhere close to 400,000 yearly. Hell, some doubt they could produce half of that per year.
Read MoreLas Vegas seems addicted to handing over taxpayer money to sports teams
Las Vegas has tried several times to lure a Major League Soccer (MLS) team here with taxpayer funded options. In 2015, MLS passed on putting a new team in Las Vegas due to questions and issues about the proposed new and publicly funded stadium.
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