Source: Independent Institute
by Jonathan Hofer
“The Athletics’ time in Oakland has come to a close. After several attempts to relocate the A’s since 2006, the team will finally depart from the city they called home for 57 years. The conflict between cities and teams is not new. Still, fans may be able to find a modicum of solace in Los Angeles’s history of refusing public funds for professional sports — and policymakers should take note.” (10/01/24)
https://blog.independent.org/2024/10/01/cities-oakland-la-stadium-municipal-bond