Utah Voters Back MLB Team, Salt Lake City in Race
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Utahs Bid for Major League Baseball: A Mixed-Use Project and Public Support
A recent poll indicates that sixty-nine percent of Utah voters favor bringing a major league baseball team to the state, with Salt Lake City being a top contender. The Larry H. Miller Companys Big League Utah project, valued at $3.5 billion, includes offices, housing, and a potential stadium along the Jordan River. Support is strongest among residents aged forty-five to sixty-four, with women showing slightly more backing than men. While proponents emphasize job creation and economic growth, opponents focus on public costs and traffic concerns. The poll, conducted in early March, shows a decrease in support from eighty-one percent last year. Funding would involve private money, state sales taxes, and a potential rental car tax hike, with the state owning the ballpark. As MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred considers one eastern and one western team, Utahs preparations keep the state in a strong position for a big league future.
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