CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH – Haslam Sports Group has not shared its economic impact study with us. We don’t want to engage in a game of political football, but a biased report attempting to justify an unprecedented sum of taxpayer money for a new stadium does not change our position, and we’re going to have to throw a flag on the play.

Economic impact studies commissioned by organizations with a vested interest often present overly optimistic projections that do not reflect the financial realities faced by local governments and taxpayers. Our residents remain our top priority, and we want to ensure that any public participation benefits them, our communities, and the investments the public and private sector have already made.