The local officials have formally decided against the use of public funds for the construction of this stadium. I appreciate the commitment shown by the residents who engaged in this process to protect our community resources. We will remain observant to ensure this standard of fiscal responsibility is upheld in …
February 11, 2021
Final supporters
We, the residents of Knox County, TN, oppose any taxpayer funding being used to finance, construct, acquire, renovate, equip, enlarge, or operate a new baseball stadium within the City of Knoxville or Knox County.
TO: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs,
City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon,
Knox County Commissioners Dasha Lundy, Courtney Durrett, Randy Smith, Kyle Ward, John Schoonmaker, Terry Hill, Charles Busler, Richie Beeler, Carson Dailey, Larsen Jay, and Justin Biggs, and
City of Knoxville Councilpersons Tommy Smith, Andrew Roberto, Seema Singh, Lauren Rider, Charles Thomas, Gwen McKenzie, Lynne Fugate, Janet Testerman, and Amelia Parker.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 30, 2021
January 20, 2021
The steady growth of this movement indicates that many residents remain deeply concerned about the allocation of public funds for this stadium project. This momentum confirms that our community expects responsible fiscal leadership from our elected officials.
Reached 100 supporters
December 14, 2020
December 11, 2020
We are currently approaching one hundred signatures regarding the proposed stadium funding. Please encourage your neighbors to review this document so that we may present a clear consensus to the county officials.
8 Comments
If they want to build a stadium that's fine but don't do it with taxpayer money. I'm driving on roads full of holes. Homeless are holding up signs at nearly every intersection. Not that high of a percentage even LIKE baseball. But if course they'll push this through because only the rich get their say in politics.
NO stadium tax. Put it to a vote if you think it's such a great idea. Oh wait you wont because you know the people will say NO.
Enough with the corporate handouts. Fix the potholes on Kingston Pike instead of building toys for millionaires. We are tired of paying for things we dont want.
We already pay enough in property taxes. Where is the money for schools going??? Stop wasting our cash on baseball when people are struggling to pay rent.
Just another way for the city to line their pockets while the rest of us deal with traffic and rising costs. STOP IT.
After signing the petition please go to Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KnATS865 and like and support the campaign against this wasteful taxpayer spending and future liability.
I would encourage all who want detailed information on this proposed new baseball stadium to please read the excellent article below. https://tennesseestar.com/2020/12/14/knox-county-and-city-of-knoxville-to-consider-establishment-of-a-sports-authority-first-step-to-a-taxpayer-funded-stadium-for-multi-millionaire-randy-boyds-tennessee-smokies-baseball-team/
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The local officials have formally decided against the use of public funds for the construction of this stadium. I appreciate the commitment shown by the residents who engaged in this process to protect our community resources. We will remain observant to ensure this standard of fiscal responsibility is upheld in …
February 11, 2021
Final supporters
We, the residents of Knox County, TN, oppose any taxpayer funding being used to finance, construct, acquire, renovate, equip, enlarge, or operate a new baseball stadium within the City of Knoxville or Knox County.
TO: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs,
City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon,
Knox County Commissioners Dasha Lundy, Courtney Durrett, Randy Smith, Kyle Ward, John Schoonmaker, Terry Hill, Charles Busler, Richie Beeler, Carson Dailey, Larsen Jay, and Justin Biggs, and
City of Knoxville Councilpersons Tommy Smith, Andrew Roberto, Seema Singh, Lauren Rider, Charles Thomas, Gwen McKenzie, Lynne Fugate, Janet Testerman, and Amelia Parker.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 30, 2021
January 20, 2021
The steady growth of this movement indicates that many residents remain deeply concerned about the allocation of public funds for this stadium project. This momentum confirms that our community expects responsible fiscal leadership from our elected officials.
Reached 100 supporters
December 14, 2020
December 11, 2020
We are currently approaching one hundred signatures regarding the proposed stadium funding. Please encourage your neighbors to review this document so that we may present a clear consensus to the county officials.
8 Comments
Have a factory come to the said area, we lost Hackney from Dale ave to stubborn greedy politics . Turned that site into a soccer complex. Great for parents of kids that play soccer, how much has it helped people needing jobs or tax coffers?? And the same county mayor who said spending 250,000 Dollars for finishing the BMX complex off Moody in south Knoxville now says 60 to 80 million in 30 to50 years of bonds is good for Knoxville?? We don't think so!!! Keep your Paw's off Taxpayer dollars except for real needs. We can't get venues to come to Knoxville now because of the 27 percent hotel motel tax that is/has paid for the money pit called Thompson Bowling Arena.
If they want to build a stadium that's fine but don't do it with taxpayer money. I'm driving on roads full of holes. Homeless are holding up signs at nearly every intersection. Not that high of a percentage even LIKE baseball. But if course they'll push this through because only the rich get their say in politics.
NO stadium tax. Put it to a vote if you think it's such a great idea. Oh wait you wont because you know the people will say NO.
Enough with the corporate handouts. Fix the potholes on Kingston Pike instead of building toys for millionaires. We are tired of paying for things we dont want.
We already pay enough in property taxes. Where is the money for schools going??? Stop wasting our cash on baseball when people are struggling to pay rent.
Just another way for the city to line their pockets while the rest of us deal with traffic and rising costs. STOP IT.
After signing the petition please go to Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KnATS865 and like and support the campaign against this wasteful taxpayer spending and future liability.
I would encourage all who want detailed information on this proposed new baseball stadium to please read the excellent article below. https://tennesseestar.com/2020/12/14/knox-county-and-city-of-knoxville-to-consider-establishment-of-a-sports-authority-first-step-to-a-taxpayer-funded-stadium-for-multi-millionaire-randy-boyds-tennessee-smokies-baseball-team/
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Have a factory come to the said area, we lost Hackney from Dale ave to stubborn greedy politics . Turned that site into a soccer complex. Great for parents of kids that play soccer, how much has it helped people needing jobs or tax coffers?? And the same county mayor who said spending 250,000 Dollars for finishing the BMX complex off Moody in south Knoxville now says 60 to 80 million in 30 to50 years of bonds is good for Knoxville?? We don't think so!!! Keep your Paw's off Taxpayer dollars except for real needs. We can't get venues to come to Knoxville now because of the 27 percent hotel motel tax that is/has paid for the money pit called Thompson Bowling Arena.