Today\u2019s decision allows the city to silence 23,000 certified voters and all Sacramento citizens who demand a voice on their city\u2019s future. At the same time; its example diminishes the civil and constitutional rights of all California citizens.<\/p>\n
It is deplorable that our city\u2019s leaders have put special interests ahead of the voters who elected them. They make a mockery of democracy. They may get away with it for the time being, but voters will not soon forget the arena subsidy scandals. We call on Sacramento\u2019s disenfranchised voters to express their outrage to their City Council; and we call on our elected representatives to begin listening to their constituents. It is not too late for the city\u2019s arena deal to receive the public scrutiny and debate that it deserves.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Mayor Kevin Johnson, who has worked tirelessly over the last three years to not only retain the Kings, but aid in the building of a new arena, released the following statement.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m pleased with the court’s ruling and thank our City Clerk and City Attorney for their full court press in protecting the integrity of the initiative process. Time and time and time again, outsiders have tried to undermine the right of Sacramento to control the destiny of our Kings, our downtown, and our future. Time and time and time again, we have stepped up to the challenge and stood tall. Today is no exception. Make no mistake: Sacramento will not be denied. We will build this arena, we will chart a new course for our economy, and we will move forward as a city. Construction begins in September 2014.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
STOP’s petition drive and lawsuit were the last major obstacle standing in the way of a new arena at the Downtown Plaza mall.\u00a0 New Kings owners purchased the property for $35 million in January and hope to break ground on a revolutionary new arena this summer, with completion set for October 2016.’<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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