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Mayor Discusses Stadium Trip, Vision for San Diego Entertainment District

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0100

Mayor Discusses Stadium Trip, Vision for San Diego Entertainment District

By Jason Riggs

Yesterday, Mayor Sanders spoke at the Riford Club in La Jolla to a crowd of about 100 people in a small gathering that was open to the public.

Sanders began the discussion on the effort to build a new stadium in Downtown San Diego by recapping the history and timeline behind Petco Park’s development.

“We spent about $192M in public funds on [Petco]” [...]

San Diego Mayor Gets Serious About a Stadium

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0100

San Diego Mayor Gets Serious About a Stadium

by Jason Riggs

Last week, Mayor Jerry Sanders embarked on a three-city stadium tour in Kansas City, Denver and Indianapolis to see how public/private partnerships are structured in other parts of the country for infrastructure-related projects.
The trip marks a significant milestone in the City’s effort to build a stadium in San Diego by providing a clear signal that the Mayor and the City intend to get down to the serio [...]

Australian architects offer stadium alternative

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0100

The proposed downtown Chargers stadium, debated endlessly by fans and critics, hasn't been formally proposed, much less financed.

But that hasn't kept two Australian architects, specialists in hotel, office and residential projects, from independently coming up with their own idea that's just going public.

"We feel we have an idea that will inspire San Diego to embrace a stadium downtown," said Paul De Bartolo, 33...

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Mayor, Chargers explore alternate stadium funding

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0100

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and Chargers President Dean Spanos explored alternatives Monday to financing a new football stadium if funds from the NFL and downtown redevelopment evaporate.

In their first meeting since October, according to a joint statement, Sanders, Spanos, city staff and a former redevelopment chief reviewed the status of state efforts to eliminate redevelopment agencies and, with that, automatic access to downtown property taxes to cover what might be a $950 million [...]

Mayor, Chargers meet about new San Diego stadium if redevelopment ends

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0100

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and Chargers President Dean Spanos met Monday to discuss alternative funding for a new stadium in the event the Legislature eliminates redevelopment agencies.

The mayor and the Chargers ownership have considered redevelopment funding as a possible way to build a stadium in downtown San Diego. But Gov. Jerry Brown, to help close the state's budget gap, has proposed ending redevelopment agencies...

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The Latest on the Chargers Stadium Search (April 2010)

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100

The Latest on the Chargers Stadium Search (April 2010)

Q: Is it true the Chargers are working closely with the
City of San Diego on securing a Downtown site for their new stadium?

A: Yes. The Chargers organization and local leaders – including Mayor Sanders and Fred Maas of the CCDC – have been in discussions for several months regarding property near Petco Park. The site currently consists of 15 acres where the Wonder Bread building, Tailgate Park and a San D [...]

Where We Stand: San Diego Stadium Impact in Context

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Where We Stand: San Diego in Context

by Brigit Stadler

The following is a slightly reductionist version of my undergraduate thesis on the Chargers' search for a new stadium. Using economic and sociological literature along with press releases, newspaper articles, stadium site reports, housing data, team win-loss records and season ticket sales, I compared and contrasted the Chargers' current search with that of the successful acquisition of new stadiums by the Arizona Card [...]

The Chargers On Why Public Funding is Necessary

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

The Chargers recently released an Op-Ed which was published in the San Diego Union Tribune on Saturday December 12.

They've addressed some of the key issues and potential concerns surrounding the use of public funds for this stadium.

The San Diego Stadium Coalition endorses this approach and hopes that level heads will prevail as this discussion is explored in an open public forum in the coming months.

Here is the article reprinted in it's entirety:

Chargers Moving Forward on Downtown Site and Other Updates

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100
Recent Stadium Updates – 12.01.09

Q: Is it true the Chargers are working closely with the City of San Diego on securing a Downtown site for their new stadium?

A: Yes. The Chargers organization and local leaders – including Mayor Sanders and Fred Maas of the CCDC – have been in discussions for several months regarding property near Petco Park. The site currently consists of 15 acres where the Wonder Bread building, Tailgate Park and a San Diego Transit bus yard curre [...]

Live Chat with Mark Fabiani - Friday, October 9th @ 11:30 AM

registration@sdstadium.org — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Join the San Diego Stadium Coalition for a live online Chat on Friday, October 9th at 11:30AM with Chargers Special Counsel Mark Fabiani

Ask your burnning questions as he shares the latest developments on the team's quest for a new stadium.

There's a lot going on with the Chargers and a potential new stadium in the County especially within the City of Escondido, so it's a great time to educate yourself and get involved.

You must be a registered member an [...]

Bolthype.com Interviews San Diego Stadium Coalition

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0100
Jeff from Bolthype runs perhaps one of the best and most respected Chargers blogs on the internet.

Recently he spent some time with us discussing the ever-pressing stadium issue facing our County. He asked some great questions so please take a minute to read his interview when you have a moment.

http://www.bolthype.com/2009/08/can-stadium-dreams-become-san-diego.html

The Latest on the Chargers Stadium Search (August 2009)

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0100
The Latest on the Chargers Stadium Search (August 2009)

By Jason Riggs

It's been a little while since we updated our membership on the Chargers stadium search so I wanted to fill you in on some of the recent developments from the past 60 days.

Q: Are the Chargers still in discussions with the City of Chula Vista about building a new stadium in that region of the County?

A: No. With the recent Iraq deployment of Councilman and City of Chula Vista point-pe [...]

Oceanside is Back on the List

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Oceanside is Back on the List
By Jason Riggs
Oceanside has re-emerged with a prospective site for the Chargers to build a new stadium in San Diego County.
As with any new idea related to a new stadium, a number of questions arise as to the site's viability, economic feasibility and generally how much fuel is really in the tank.
The site proposed is the old Valley Drive-In movie theater. It's a nice piece of property just three miles East of I-5 on t [...]

San Diego Chargers Stadium Subcommittee Agenda - June 8, 2009

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100

A G E N D A
San Diego Chargers Stadium Subcommittee
Chula Vista, California

Monday, June 8, 2009 Council Chambers
6:00 pm 276 Fourth Avenue

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Chair: Deputy Mayor John McCann
Councilmember Steve Castaneda

Chargers Form Stadium Subcommittee with City of Chula Vista

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Chargers Form Stadium Subcommittee with City of Chula Vista
Deputy Mayor John McCann & Councilmember Steve Castaneda each represent the whole City of Chula Vista.
PRESS RELEASE
Offices of Deputy Mayor John McCann & Councilmember Steve Castaneda
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CHARGERS STADIUM SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Deputy Ma [...]

Why Did the Chargers Reject Perry Dealy's Proposal?

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100
Why Did the Chargers Reject Perry Dealy's Proposal?
By Jason Riggs
When local developer Perry Dealy unveiled hi s plan for building a stadium, questions have lingered about the plan and the Chargers reaction.
Sure, there's something nice knowing that smart folks like Perry Dealy are willing to sit down and take on a problem like this one. And we can also take some solace in the fact that new ideas and new options are appearing on the negotiating table once again. All of thos [...]

New Ideas Offer New Hope for a New Stadium in San Diego County

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100

New Ideas Offer New Hope for a New Stadium in San Diego County
By Jason Riggs
It wasn't long ago that many fans and analysts thought that a Chargers move to Los Angeles was all but inevitable. Just a couple of months ago, billionaire Ed Roski's effort to build a sports megaplex in a not-so-quaint Los Angeles suburb was steamrolling ahead with seemingly few obstacles in sight.
But with pending litigation from the surrounding communities and a [...]

A Letter from a New Member Says It Best

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A Letter from a New Member Says It Best
We recently received this email from one of our newer members. It is so powerfully written and offers such an honest take on why members of the San Diego Stadium Coalition are working so hard to get stadium built in San Diego County that I want to share it with everyone.
"First off, I apologize at first for this mass email. I hate them myself and never send them out except on occasions I feel can benefit.
[...]

A New Season and a New Sense of Stadium Urgency

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A New Season and a New Sense of Stadium Urgency
By Veronica Pacheco
With the 2009 NFL Draft finally over, all of us Charger fans, can celebrate that we are that much closer to the start of what looks like another exciting season.
Next, we'll have training camps, then preseason, and before you know it, Game 1 versus those silver and black wearing guys to the north. It's only 130 days, 3142 hours, 188558 minutes, or 11313514 seconds until opening day kick-of [...]

Sorting Out the Chargers Stadium Search - SDNN

jasonriggs1@yahoo.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100
Sorting Out the Chargers Stadium Search
The San Diego News Network should be commended for writing a thorough thoughtful article on the Chargers Stadium effort in San Diego County. If you haven't already, please take a moment to read this article so you can better understand the many variables and possibilities surrounding this endeavor.
I found the following comments telling in terms of where each City is at in regard to building a stadium :
John McCann - Chula Vista
" [...]