From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Mike Doocy · · 1m
Plano Voters Decide on Stars Arena Tax
Plano voters choose venue tax to fund Dallas Stars arena at Shops at Willow Bend Mall.
In brief
Plano voters choose venue tax to fund Dallas Stars arena at Shops at Willow Bend Mall. Plano voters will decide November 3 on Prop A, a venue tax to fund Dallas Stars arena at Shops at Willow Bend Mall. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Plano Voters Decide on Prop A
Plano voters decide on Proposition A to fund Dallas Stars arena at Shops at Willow Bend Mall.
Prop A Tax Details
Prop A would add venue tax on hotels and car rentals to generate $700 million for arena.
Current Vote Status
As of 9 p.m., Prop A stands at 46% for with 40,579 votes and 54% against with 47,552 votes.
Opposition Concerns
Opposition cites potential property tax hikes and lack of financing plan for arena construction.
“One of the things that we’re hoping to get across to everyone is there’s a lot of unanswered questions. The city hasn’t built a financing plan, they haven’t built a tax revenue plan, we don’t even have a site plan, so they can’t create the traffic study. There’s some very basic things that are missing, but we’re rushing to a vote on November 3rd”
What's Next
If Prop A passes, arena opens by 2031; if fails, Plano seeks alternate funding for arena.
The key point
Plano voters will decide November 3 on Prop A, a venue tax to fund Dallas Stars arena at Shops at Willow Bend Mall.
