Howard Terminal discussion & possible vote. Watch & chat here: youtu.be/WmR8U3d7bG4
One of the hardest things to digest is hearing Alameda County continually say they “want out of the sports business”. That’s code for: “this isn’t easy, and we only like easy”. It comes with the territory.
Sounds like the environmental impact report (which we expected out in the coming days) and potential “mitigations” (necessary fixes to the site) will not be “visible” in the immediate future, per Dave Kaval.
The A’s & Oakland have some “open items” that remain being worked on, per Kaval. Parties meeting on a “weekly basis”.
Despite all of the frustrating “stuck in the mud” moments we’ve seen in this meeting - I still believe they can vote yes on a non-binding agreement today. Which is all that needs to happen, to this point.
“I think it’s fair to say the A’s are paying for everything.” Mayor Libby Schaaf youtu.be/WmR8U3d7bG4
“This is not the Raiders deal. We’ve all learned from our mistakes of the past. This is financially responsible” Mayor Schaaf on Howard Terminal youtu.be/WmR8U3d7bG4