| November 11, 2006
The City Of Overland Park distributed a press release announcing that Mayor Carl Gerlach has withdrawn support for Stadium Star Bonds to fund the Wizards stadium proposed at 159th and Antioch. This has generated a huge sigh of relief among those who fought to defeat the proposed soccer bond for soccer fields to be located near the stadium. That proposal was defeated by a vote of 64% to 36%.
November 11, 2006
MAYOR WITHDRAWS SUPPORT FOR STADIUM STAR BONDS
Overland Park, KS – Mayor Carl Gerlach has withdrawn his support for STAR Bonds regarding a proposed a stadium at 159th and U.S. 69 Highway for the Kansas City Wizards.
“I’m no longer willing to discuss the use of STAR Bonds for a professional soccer stadium at this location,” Mayor Gerlach said this afternoon. “I’m still interested in additional youth soccer fields for the community,” Gerlach added.
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Contact: Mayor Carl Gerlach, 913/381-7915 (home)
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