Everyone forgets that it’s not the stadium that brings money into the state it’s the salary’s of the home team and visiting teams . For the brewers it’s 7.65 since they are all in the top bracket. 7.65% over the last twenty years.
it used to be stadiums were built in areas of a downtown and business built up around them. Now a stadium is built and then miles of concrete for parking which doesn't provide for business growth.
These professional ball clubs seem to think that the tax payers, should be the ones to pick up the tab for everything concerning a professional team. So the republican legislature is correct in putting a stop to it. I hope the citizens of Milwaukee are not so foolish as to think that the republicans have cost them their team. We've come so far from the day when a parent could take their child to a ball game and enjoy a hot dog with their family. For under fifty bucks. Now, the price tag is in the hundreds. I think I'd much rather have fun at a little league game and watch the kids play.
As someone who was born and raised in Milwaukee, the Brewers leaving would be devastating. Though before my time, Hank Aaron's braves were moved out of Milwaukee from corporate greed. (And the Braves were successful, both win column and profit column). Granted we stole the Brewers from Seattle (Seattle Pilots) But to be fair they were only a team like 1 year. And we stole the Braves from Boston, but they had two teams.
Packers are king in Wisconsin, but Milwaukee is a baseball city. Even with the Bucks success and revival.
What these pro sports teams do to the cities that made them, is basically extortion.
If the brewers moved out of Milwaukee it would sour and destroy at least a half million baseball fans.
And the amount of money spent on roads and infrastructure to the stadium is HUGE because they built it out in the burbs surrounded by asphalt instead of in the downtown corridor where it would’ve had a lower cost to taxpayers and a bigger impact to the local economy.
And the amount of money spent on roads and infrastructure to the stadium is HUGE because they built it out in the burbs surrounded by asphalt instead of in the downtown corridor where it would’ve had a lower cost to taxpayers and a bigger impact to the local economy.
People always complain about the Packers not having an owner, so the operate very conservatively. This is a great example of why I am glad they don't. If they weren't publicly ownerd, there is no way a city of 100,000 people could have one of the 32 NFL franchises. They would have moved in the 70s or 80s, if not in the 50s.
Based. Baseball attendance numbers are at an all time low. Lower the ticket prices and maybe you could at least fill half the stadium and make more money
And then you factor in the revenues generated by broadcast rights and MLB luxury tax pool revenue sharing etc etc, the wealthy team owners are laughing themselves silly nonstop all the way to the bank.
Literally the democrat playbook. Threaten the people and tell them how awful their lives will become if whatever happens to scare them into making them more money. All while blamed others for their problems.
This does not take into account all of the industry in the surrounding area that benefits from having a team. Hotels in the vacinity that's entire draw is their proximity to the field, people going to bars and restaurants to watch games, etc. just looking at the sales tax from sales at the field is a ridiculous metric for determining whether or not it makes sense to use taxpayer money on the team. Having multiple professional sports teams in the area greatly increases local commerce.
Mark Annatasio, the owner of the Brewers, has the money for some renovations to Miller Park. I am forever calling it that. I have not been a fan of Annatasio at all, even from the 2019 NLCS run
The Brewers would be so stupid to leave Wisconsin. Wisconsin has one of the best fan bases in sports. Even in years where the Brewers are bad they are usually top 10 in attendance as one of the smallest markets in the league
Professional sports teams or more specifically the owners and leagues should never be given tax breaks or incentives like that. They make more than enough money to pay their fair share. If they don’t like it, buh bye!
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Let them leave if they want to
The amount of money the Republicans have siphoned to the top %1 is SICKENING. Don't start acting like they're some avengers of good.
Everyone forgets that it’s not the stadium that brings money into the state it’s the salary’s of the home team and visiting teams . For the brewers it’s 7.65 since they are all in the top bracket. 7.65% over the last twenty years.
I love when billionaires cry to governments for tax payer funding, which mostly comes off the backs of blue collar (or under) workers
it used to be stadiums were built in areas of a downtown and business built up around them. Now a stadium is built and then miles of concrete for parking which doesn't provide for business growth.
These professional ball clubs seem to think that the tax payers, should be the ones to pick up the tab for everything concerning a professional team. So the republican legislature is correct in putting a stop to it. I hope the citizens of Milwaukee are not so foolish as to think that the republicans have cost them their team. We've come so far from the day when a parent could take their child to a ball game and enjoy a hot dog with their family. For under fifty bucks. Now, the price tag is in the hundreds. I think I'd much rather have fun at a little league game and watch the kids play.
As someone who was born and raised in Milwaukee, the Brewers leaving would be devastating. Though before my time, Hank Aaron's braves were moved out of Milwaukee from corporate greed. (And the Braves were successful, both win column and profit column).
Granted we stole the Brewers from Seattle (Seattle Pilots) But to be fair they were only a team like 1 year. And we stole the Braves from Boston, but they had two teams.
Packers are king in Wisconsin, but Milwaukee is a baseball city. Even with the Bucks success and revival.
What these pro sports teams do to the cities that made them, is basically extortion.
If the brewers moved out of Milwaukee it would sour and destroy at least a half million baseball fans.
They need to figure this out. #BrewCrew
And the amount of money spent on roads and infrastructure to the stadium is HUGE because they built it out in the burbs surrounded by asphalt instead of in the downtown corridor where it would’ve had a lower cost to taxpayers and a bigger impact to the local economy.
And the amount of money spent on roads and infrastructure to the stadium is HUGE because they built it out in the burbs surrounded by asphalt instead of in the downtown corridor where it would’ve had a lower cost to taxpayers and a bigger impact to the local economy.
People always complain about the Packers not having an owner, so the operate very conservatively. This is a great example of why I am glad they don't. If they weren't publicly ownerd, there is no way a city of 100,000 people could have one of the 32 NFL franchises. They would have moved in the 70s or 80s, if not in the 50s.
So now a team builds a stadium and they're ready to build a new one in 20 years?! That's bull. Sick of these rich pricks. No tradition anymore.
Now you can see why I don't want my taxes going to help the richest people in town!!!
Based. Baseball attendance numbers are at an all time low. Lower the ticket prices and maybe you could at least fill half the stadium and make more money
The problem is the team doesn't own the stadium. The county does.
And then you factor in the revenues generated by broadcast rights and MLB luxury tax pool revenue sharing etc etc, the wealthy team owners are laughing themselves silly nonstop all the way to the bank.
Literally the democrat playbook. Threaten the people and tell them how awful their lives will become if whatever happens to scare them into making them more money. All while blamed others for their problems.
This does not take into account all of the industry in the surrounding area that benefits from having a team. Hotels in the vacinity that's entire draw is their proximity to the field, people going to bars and restaurants to watch games, etc. just looking at the sales tax from sales at the field is a ridiculous metric for determining whether or not it makes sense to use taxpayer money on the team. Having multiple professional sports teams in the area greatly increases local commerce.
The Brewers have not threatened to leave Wisconsin.
Baseball attendance has gone down every year. I don't know how they can pay the players with what their paying them now.
The State should ask for ownership percentage equal to money spent + right to determine team location.
Taxes shouldn’t go up. A certain percentage should go back to the cities
As a Madison resident, they can go pound dirt
That's the big story: teams just take advantage of the locals.. They should be paying for their own repairs ..
I'm siding with Republicans on this one. Mark the date.
I live in Milwaukee, and I never heard anything about them threatening to leave.
Thanks for bringing up facts not the poly-sci. Love it!!
If you ever want to sleep soundly at night again, do not look up the Bengals' deal with Hamilton County.
Mark Annatasio, the owner of the Brewers, has the money for some renovations to Miller Park. I am forever calling it that. I have not been a fan of Annatasio at all, even from the 2019 NLCS run
Funny how during economic struggles it's always the employees and consumers who take the hits to make sure the owners receive the same pay.😁
I hope they move to Oklahoma then! We need another professional sports franchise besides the Thunder, badly!
The Brewers would be so stupid to leave Wisconsin. Wisconsin has one of the best fan bases in sports. Even in years where the Brewers are bad they are usually top 10 in attendance as one of the smallest markets in the league
This has been a common problem of all professional leagues in the U.S.
It's highway robbery.
Professional sports teams or more specifically the owners and leagues should never be given tax breaks or incentives like that. They make more than enough money to pay their fair share. If they don’t like it, buh bye!
Might be the first time I agree with that legislature.
It is only fair that poor billionaires get public money 😢
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Nice framing to forward your narrative. How much of every one dollar in taxpayers' money actually goes to roads and infrastructure I'm Wisconsin?
What a scam
Wi GOP W in my book