The citizens of Oklahoma City have approved a proposal to fund a new $900 million downtown arena, securing the Thunder's presence in the city through 2050. The decision has drawn concerns over funding priorities, economic impact, and the possibility of losing the only professional sports franchise. Despite these concerns, the vote ensures that memories will continue to be made in downtown Oklahoma City for years to come.
The Oklahoma City Thunder successfully extort its way to a new arena https://t.co/AkXuSevzEF
Thunder arena vote assures that well past mid-century, memories still will being made in downtown Oklahoma City. https://t.co/C3mpwf2PQ2
Voters have approved the proposal to fund a new $900 million downtown arena in Oklahoma City. It will keep the Thunder in OKC through 2050. https://t.co/rct9c32SQp
Remarkable that taxpayers in DC, Virginia and Oklahoma are willing to fund new NBA arenas in exchange for zero equity, given how much money NBA owners make off the clubs.
New Oklahoma City Thunder Arena Approved By Voters https://t.co/5HnbhRSeH9
Story from tonight on a significant vote and the next steps as Oklahoma City prepares to build the Thunder a new arena. https://t.co/kW1v4vVLrs
*Wasserman voice* I’ve seen enough. OKC arena will pass. https://t.co/LmITOo60CL
First OKC arena vote data. https://t.co/9riPA6xEke
Despite the Thunder's booming fan base, the idea has drawn concerns over Oklahoma City’s funding priorities, the true economic impact of a new sports stadium, and the possibility of losing its only professional sports franchise. https://t.co/unjfsTNCkO
Tomorrow is a pivotal day for Oklahoma City! Here’s a 30 minute conversation with @davidfholt on why to vote yes tomorrow! https://t.co/lff33vnRmc