San Antonio Today reports that San Antonio city leaders are considering an admissions tax on tickets for games and events to help fund a new San Antonio Spurs arena, aiming to reduce reliance on property taxes and shift costs to arena users. The discussion follows a narrowly divided public vote on the arena measure, with Christine Drennon, Ph.D., chair and associate professor of sociology and anthropology at Trinity University, who analyzed voting patterns on the Spurs arena measure. Drennon’s work focuses on urban geography and community development.
Officials estimate the tax could generate more than $10 million annually, though it would require voter approval amid ongoing debate over equity and long-term financing.
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