Gave final approval to county funding for a new Rays ballpark (Hillsborough County, Aug 28, 2026)
How each Hillsborough County commissioner voted on Aug 28, 2026: Gave final approval to county funding for a new Rays ballpark. With the official record.
Result: Passed 5 to 2
At a special meeting, the commission approved the development and funding agreement, guaranty and team non-relocation agreement for a Rays ballpark on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus. The county's share is capped at $796 million, and the Rays cover more than $1.3 billion plus cost overruns.
Yes: Chris Boles, Harry Cohen, Ken Hagan, Christine Miller, Gwen Myers
No: Donna Cameron Cepeda, Joshua Wostal