The debates in Oklahoma City over the wisdom of coughing over arena money while other pressing issues exist is painfully familiar to longtime Seattle residents.
the “brings in local jobs” argument only makes sense when you consider that most political terms are 2 or 4 years. The opportunity to immediately “add” 1000+ construction jobs for 18 months is relatively easy compared to building up sustainable long-term industries.
And the minimum wage jobs for working concessions and security/ushering it brings during the season is not really something to celebrate as a great return on investment. Besides, those jobs also already exist at the current stadium/arena.
Plus there’s no long term jobs gained because all of the day of game staff would also work at the old stadium. And that’s 9-10 days tops per year. So “part-time” work that equal 3% of the entire year lol
the “brings in local jobs” argument only makes sense when you consider that most political terms are 2 or 4 years. The opportunity to immediately “add” 1000+ construction jobs for 18 months is relatively easy compared to building up sustainable long-term industries.
And just in time for the team to want a newer stadium.
And the minimum wage jobs for working concessions and security/ushering it brings during the season is not really something to celebrate as a great return on investment. Besides, those jobs also already exist at the current stadium/arena.
Plus there’s no long term jobs gained because all of the day of game staff would also work at the old stadium. And that’s 9-10 days tops per year. So “part-time” work that equal 3% of the entire year lol
This isn’t really what bringing in jobs is about. It’s for the area around the stadium, such as bars and restaurants
And as unbiased economists continue to prove for the last 20 years, your claim is time and time again proven false.