Proposal for construction of SODO arena sent to Council

Budget Chair Joe McDermott and Council Chair Larry Gossett joined County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and investor Chris Hansen at the May 16 announcement of an agreement that will govern the financing of a proposed arena in Seattle’s SODO district.

The proposal will be sent to the King County Council and the Seattle City Council, both Council have to adopt the memorandum of understanding for the arena plan to proceed.

Budget Chair McDermott said at the press conference announcing the agreement that the Budget Chair and the Council are prepared to examine the agreements keeping in mind both the fiscal and community impacts of the proposal. Other Councilmembers also responded to the announcement.

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Letter sent to the County Council and Seattle City Council
Memorandum of Understanding
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