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San Antonio Council Rejects Vote on $489M Arena Plan

8/18/2026

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San Antonio City Council voted 6-5 to reject a public vote on the $489 million arena contribution for the Nov. 3 ballot.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said the $158 million deficit and lack of voter input justified a referendum.
Bexar County voters approved $311 million for the arena in November 2025 with 52.1% support.
The $489 million arena share will be financed by bonds backed by Spurs rent, land leases and tax revenue.

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San Antonio City Council voted 6-5 to reject a public vote on the $489 million arena contribution for the Nov. 3 ballot.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said the $158 million deficit and lack of voter input justified a referendum.
Bexar County voters approved $311 million for the arena in November 2025 with 52.1% support.
The $489 million arena share will be financed by bonds backed by Spurs rent, land leases and tax revenue.