A reader thinks talk about a new Saskatoon arena as a done deal stinks and wants a conversation about how the project will be paid for. yxe
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While taxpayers are still reeling from inflationary pressure, record municipal spending on snow removal and salaries there are suddenly regular headlines, not about if a second arena should be built, but where it should be built and who should run it.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Already we are seeing land purchases and consulting contracts accumulate on our dime. Saskatoon won’t implode without a second 10,000-plus-person stadium and you can be certain it won’t make snow removal any cheaper, give families a new place to swim or generate new and sustained economic activity.Article content
The lessons learned by other cities in North America who rushed to build new arenas should be carefully considered. Citizens deserve a say at the next municipal election; let voters decide how badly we need another arena and another tax hike.
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