Overview

• Council Chair Phil Mendelson restructured the legislation to allocate up to $950 million in stadium and development revenues for city services and infrastructure.
• Over 500 residents testified during two days of hearings, with most voicing support and urging job creation, transit upgrades and new green spaces.
• Commanders owner Josh Harris has pledged at least $2.7 billion in private funding and agreed to assume any cost overruns on the project.
• The team committed $50 million in community benefits over 30 years, including $20 million for a youth sports complex and $10 million for basic services in Ward 7.
• The Council is set to take its first vote Friday on the stadium funding, with a final approval vote scheduled for September.