November 2025 Venue Tax Election for Spurs Arena and Coliseum Expansion

Spurs Chairman Peter Holt urged the court to pass the venue tax election, highlighting the team's $500 million investment and partnership longevity.

Chamber of Commerce representative Jeff Webster supported the venue projects as generational investments that create jobs and economic opportunity.

Rodeo President Cody Davenport highlighted the rodeo's economic and educational impact and supported expanding grounds operations.

COPS Metro representative Mike Phillips opposed public funding for arenas, citing neighborhood infrastructure needs and poverty.

Rene Oden criticized prioritizing arenas over flood infrastructure and community needs.

Susan Strong, representing No Project Marvel, urged delaying the vote to conduct proper due diligence and risk analysis.

Steve Versteeg raised concerns about voter confusion and private entities relying on public funds.

Resident Tonya Taylor opposed using hotel occupancy tax funds for the entertainment district, citing gentrification and lack of transparency.

East Side neighborhood leader Jackie Ali supported the rodeo and Coliseum expansion for community and youth programs.

Downtown resident Jessica Casares supported the venue project to keep San Antonio competitive as a major city.

Carolina Calderon expressed enthusiasm for the project's potential to energize downtown socially and economically.

Nora Sophia supported quality-of-life investments to attract visitors and evolve downtown.

Betty Boucher urged incorporating historic preservation of east side freemen's towns into bond plans.

Andrew Gregory opposed public funding for sports entertainment monopolies.

Eshawn Baker opposed public funding, citing displacement and low-wage jobs.

Grayson Maru opposed spending public labor-generated money on stadiums.

Sarah Mock opposed hotel occupancy tax usage for arenas, emphasizing housing affordability and displacement concerns.

Leticia Vela opposed the new arena, pointing to downtown traffic and neglected public needs.

Basima Abusat opposed public funding for Project Marvel, criticizing unfulfilled promises from past stadium builds.

Jacob Tucker called for rejecting backdoor arena deals and prioritizing housing as a human right.

Jack Finger criticized repeated public financing for sports teams across decades.