Approved up to $335 million in bonds for a new Rays stadium (Pinellas County, Dec 17, 2024)
How each Pinellas County commissioner voted on Dec 17, 2024: Approved up to $335 million in bonds for a new Rays stadium. With the official record.
Result: Passed 5 to 2
The county approved borrowing up to $335 million in bonds for its share of a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in St. Petersburg, to be repaid from the tourist development tax that visitors pay on hotel stays. The county's net contribution to the project was $312.5 million; the bonds are larger to cover borrowing costs and reserves.
Yes: Dave Eggers, René Flowers, Chris Latvala, Kathleen Peters, Brian Scott
No: Vince Nowicki, Chris Scherer
Official wording: Pinellas County adoption of a Tourist Development Tax Revenue Supplemental Bond Resolution Supplementing Resolution No. 24-42 adopted on July 30, 2024, and approval of the documents to support funding for the design and construction of a new stadium in St. Petersburg to be the new home of the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball franchise.