BILLS02138 Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3052218 Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 2805, which essentially aids the Hoover Redevelopment Zone by committing specific tax revenue to the stadium project. It is important to note the money generated can't be used on the stadium specifically, but it could defray the cost of surrounding infrastructure by $25 million to $30 million. However, Schwarzenegger's willingness to sign the bill in the first place seems to give a fairly clear indication of his interest in bringing an NFL franchise back to Los Angeles, the nation's No. 2 media market. "This special circumstance to attract an NFL franchise to California is extremely unique and important, and I would not consider this expansion of redevelopment authority under any other circumstance," Schwarzenegger said in a statement. The league, meanwhile, is reportedly exploring stadium projects at the Rose Bowl, Carson and Anaheim. A nine-member group called the "Coliseum Commission" met Thursday to discuss the status of negotiations with the NFL, which started in May. The commission will meet again Wednesday to prepare for the NFL meetings Oct. 27-29 in Detroit. L.A. councilman and commission president Bernard C. Parks seems to feel his group is getting closer to it's goal, and he compared the situation to a pro football team that is close to scoring a touchdown. "In football terms, we're in the red zone," he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Uh, is that supposed to be a trick question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony P Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 The ahhhh...Governor of California???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Who's Poojer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Who is this 'Bledsoe' I've heard about lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 "I'll be back..."?????? Is ANY of this ringing a bell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux of Borg Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Maybe RJ will come out of retirement to play for this imaginary team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Maybe RJ will come out of retirement to play for this imaginary team. then we could boo him cause we're jealous of his super bowl ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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