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McKee-Rodriguez backs public vote on $489M Spurs arena funding, calls deal 'horrific'
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The proposed funding amount is $489 million.
A local official, McKee-Rodriguez, has expressed support for a public vote on funding for a new Spurs arena. The proposed funding amount is $489 million. Further details on the proposal and McKee-Rodriguez's stance can be found through WOAI, a local news source in San Antonio , TX.
McKee-Rodriguez has described the deal as "horrific", indicating strong opposition to the current terms of the proposal. For more information on the arena funding and McKee-Rodriguez's position, readers can refer to WOAI's coverage.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI ·
Reading time: 1 min
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