Statement: “Our discussions have been complicated by the elimination of redevelopment funds,” Mayor Jerry Sanders said in an Aug. 10 statement to Fox 5 about a proposed downtown football stadium for the Chargers.
Analysis: The Chargers and some city leaders have proposed to tap redevelopment money for a downtown NFL stadium. Millions of dollars of property taxes funnel into the pot of public money each year rather than going to schools and other local government agencies. It’s mainly used to subsidize development, fund affordable housing and improve rundown neighborhoods.
Fact Check: Complicating the Chargers' Stadium Bid
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