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Michael Johnston: “We'll own the land. But...they'll build the stadium, they'll…”

Featuring: Michael Johnston, Nonpartisan | Mayor of Denver | Colorado

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Mayor Michael Johnston Discusses Denver's Budget Deficit and Strategic Investments

Published | Video Starts at 13:17

And we'll, like we do in any neighborhood, help make sure there's a road that leads to that property or a sidewalk to walk on to keep you safe. But they'll build We'll own the land. But...they'll build the stadium, they'll maintain and operate it, and we'll get the tax revenue. And for us, that is what supports the maintenance of the streets and the roads. And by the way, that will also put 1100 jobs to work when the construction starts. (13:17–13:32)

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Asserts that the city will own the land, while the stadium is privately built and operated.

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