Comment on Project manager of financially troubled Reno Aces Ballpark project now helping to guide Carson City-Nugget project by dhataway
I am somewhat troubled by the tenor of this article. Elected officials are always looking for a scapegoat. It seems the comments by Councilwoman Zadra is the ultimate in 20-20 hindsight. The Aces Project was but together in good faith and then the economy went to hell including a major reduction in property values – the taxes from which were to meet city obligations for the project. Although I am not familar with the project, the Stockton issue could possibly fall into a similar situation.
With that said, this series of events does reinforce my belief our City officials need a second independent opinion on the Nugget project to make sure all the possible issues have been addressed before $40 M is put on the table. I am not against this complex project but the financial health of the community could be at stake if a decision is made without complete information.