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Debate Brews Over Public Funding for Portland Sea Dogs Stadium Upgrades
Controversy Surrounds Proposal for Public Funds in Portland Sea Dogs Stadium Renovations
According to the report of Portland Press Herald, the Portland Sea Dogs need to upgrade their stadium Hadlock Field to meet the rules of Major League Baseball for minor league teams. The upgrades will cost $8 million to $10 million. But there a problem some people are arguing about whether its okay to use public money to help pay for these upgrades. State lawmakers are talking about giving the team a tax credit of up to $1 million to help them out. This debate will go public on March 14.
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Team Seeks $1M Tax Credit Amid Controversy Over Public Funds for Minor League Ballpark Upgrade (PHOTO: The Portland Press Herald)
Portland Sea Dogs Remain Committed Amidst Public Funding Debate for Stadium Upgrades
Even with this debate Geoff Iacuessa who is the President and General Manager of the Sea Dogs is positive. He says the team is committed to staying in Maine and making a positive impact. Iacuessa says the upgrades are necessary to meet MLB standards. The Sea Dogs have been in Portland since 1994 and are linked with the Boston Red Sox. They’ve been drawing in lots of fans too. The Sea Dogs have been doing well both on and off the field. They drew in 403,957 fans in 2023 which shows how much people enjoy watching them play.
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