Council staffer accused by mayor of leaking information departs City Hall
Read full article: Council staffer accused by mayor of leaking information departs City HallA San Antonio City Council staffer the mayor publicly suggested may have leaked information about her security has left City Hall for the private sector.
San Antonio City Council makes decisions on SAWS rate hike, Toyota incentive package trial budget
Read full article: San Antonio City Council makes decisions on SAWS rate hike, Toyota incentive package trial budgetThe San Antonio City Council is set to vote on major financial decisions on Thursday morning.
San Antonio City Council unanimously approves Toyota incentive package
Read full article: San Antonio City Council unanimously approves Toyota incentive packageThe San Antonio City Council voted 11-0 Thursday in favor of $142.8 million worth of city and utility incentives meant to tempt Toyota into building a new $2 billion vehicle assembly line at its South Side plant.
Why hasnāt San Antonio started arena negotiations with the Spurs yet?
Read full article: Why hasnāt San Antonio started arena negotiations with the Spurs yet?Despite the San Antonio City Council approving the non-binding framework of a deal to fund a new $1.3 billion NBA arena with the Spurs and Bexar County 10 months ago, City Manager Erik Walsh said the city and Spurs āhavenāt really started negotiating.ā
SAWS rate hike up for San Antonio City Council vote Thursday
Read full article: SAWS rate hike up for San Antonio City Council vote ThursdayThe San Antonio City Council will vote Thursday on a series of SAWS rate increases that could raise an average residential customerās monthly bill by roughly $15 to $17 over the next two-and-a-half years.
San Antonio tempts Toyota with a $142.8M incentive package
Read full article: San Antonio tempts Toyota with a $142.8M incentive packageThe City of San Antonio is trying to lock down a $2 billion expansion of the Toyota plant with a nine-figure bundle of incentives at the same time it tries to close a similarly sized hole in its own budget.
E. coli detected in Northwest Side well water sample, San Antonio Water System says
Read full article: E. coli detected in Northwest Side well water sample, San Antonio Water System saysSAWS officials said the Turtle Creek 3 well will remain offline to investigate the possible source of the bacteria, disinfect the well, and retest it. However, the utility said no additional action needs to be taken by customers.
āThe cheapest optionā: SAWS approves potential gradual rate increase over next 4 years
Read full article: āThe cheapest optionā: SAWS approves potential gradual rate increase over next 4 yearsSan Antonio Water System (SAWS) board members approved a potential gradual rate increase of approximately $19 for residents over the next four years.
Veteransā housing vouchers get new protections in San Antonio, but supporters say itās not full victory
Read full article: Veteransā housing vouchers get new protections in San Antonio, but supporters say itās not full victoryThe San Antonio City Council voted 11-0 Thursday afternoon to keep many landlords from refusing to rent to veterans based only on their use of federal housing vouchers.
City Council votes on Project Marvel contracts as Spurs playoff excitement grows
Read full article: City Council votes on Project Marvel contracts as Spurs playoff excitement growsThereās growing excitement across San Antonio after the Spursā latest playoff win ā but city leaders are also preparing to approve millions more tied to the proposed downtown sports and entertainment district known as Project Marvel.
Project Marvel contracts up for council vote Thursday
Read full article: Project Marvel contracts up for council vote ThursdayThe San Antonio City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday on two contracts on the cityās proposed, multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment district in Hemisfair, known as āProject Marvel.ā
San Antonio council members call for special session following North Side home explosions
Read full article: San Antonio council members call for special session following North Side home explosionsThree San Antonio City Council members are calling for a special session after five people were hospitalized in two, separate home explosions in the same North Side neighborhood last Tuesday.
Fiestaās biggest event no longer free; city council approves $5 gate fee for Fiesta de los Reyes
Read full article: Fiestaās biggest event no longer free; city council approves $5 gate fee for Fiesta de los ReyesAdd another $5 into your Fiesta budget. The San Antonio City Council voted 7-4 on Thursday to approve a contract amendment allowing the gate fee for Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square.
WATCH LIVE: City Council to consider $5 fee for Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: City Council to consider $5 fee for Fiesta de los Reyes at Market SquareSan Antonio City Council will vote on whether revelers will have to pay $5 to get into Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square during peak times.
From free to a $5 fee: Pushback against Fiesta de los Reyes plan to charge for entry
Read full article: From free to a $5 fee: Pushback against Fiesta de los Reyes plan to charge for entryThe Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square has traditionally been a free Fiesta event, but organizers say a proposed $5 gate fee for the busiest times is necessary to cover the costs of enhanced security that began in 2025.
Adding San Antonio Police Department officers poised to become budget issue once more
Read full article: Adding San Antonio Police Department officers poised to become budget issue once moreA trio of council members had pushed to get a non-binding resolution to support adding 65 officers in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget onto Thursdayās agenda. But they joined their colleagues in pushing discussion on the issue off until May.
Why is San Antonio trying to crack down on detention centers if changes wonāt include East Side ICE facility?
Read full article: Why is San Antonio trying to crack down on detention centers if changes wonāt include East Side ICE facility?The San Antonio City Council could soon change city code related to detention facilities and even try to put a temporary halt to new private detention facilities.
San Antonio City Council weighs censure vote for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones
Read full article: San Antonio City Council weighs censure vote for Mayor Gina Ortiz JonesThe San Antonio City Council is expected to meet and consider issuing a censure vote against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones following a confrontation with District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur earlier this month.
Developer pays City of San Antonio $3.3 million to clear land where endangered species lives
Read full article: Developer pays City of San Antonio $3.3 million to clear land where endangered species livesNorthwest Side residents fighting a proposed housing development said what they believed was a major victory at City Hall was quickly overshadowed.
San Antonio council members āturning over every possible stoneā for options to act on immigration, ICE facility
Read full article: San Antonio council members āturning over every possible stoneā for options to act on immigration, ICE facilityWith the Trump administrationās immigration crackdown and a planned detention facility on the East Side drawing vocal opposition from some, San Antonio City Council members have been scrambling to find ways to take action.
San Antonio City Council signal opposition to Guajolote Ranch MUD recommendation as February vote looms
Read full article: San Antonio City Council signal opposition to Guajolote Ranch MUD recommendation as February vote loomsCity of San Antonio officials have less than two weeks to decide whether to approve a key piece of a planned housing project in northwest Bexar County, which has long drawn community opposition.
Public comments span 5 hours at San Antonio City Council meeting on ICE cooperation
Read full article: Public comments span 5 hours at San Antonio City Council meeting on ICE cooperationA large, loudly anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) crowd filled San Antonio City Council chambers during a lengthy special council meeting Thursday.
Groups sue city to stop rainbow crosswalk removal, rainbow sidewalk installation in Pride district
Read full article: Groups sue city to stop rainbow crosswalk removal, rainbow sidewalk installation in Pride districtIn an attempt to force San Antonio City Council action, a conservative group and the organizer of the local Pride parade filed a lawsuit to prevent the city from removing rainbow crosswalks or installing rainbow sidewalks in the heart of the Pride Cultural Heritage District.
Groups sue city to stop rainbow crosswalk removal, rainbow sidewalk installation in Pride district
Read full article: Groups sue city to stop rainbow crosswalk removal, rainbow sidewalk installation in Pride districtIn an attempt to force San Antonio City Council action, a conservative group and the organizer of the local Pride parade filed a lawsuit to prevent the city from removing rainbow crosswalks or installing rainbow sidewalks in the heart of the Pride Cultural Heritage District.
Former San Antonio City Council staffer arrested for threats toward District 9 office, affidavit says
Read full article: Former San Antonio City Council staffer arrested for threats toward District 9 office, affidavit saysA staff member for a San Antonio City Council district office has been arrested on a terroristic threat charge, according to an email obtained by KSAT from City Manager Erik Walsh to Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and the city council.
Understanding the potential impact of Municipal Utility Districts on Guajolote Ranch development
Read full article: Understanding the potential impact of Municipal Utility Districts on Guajolote Ranch developmentA new acronym is taking center stage in discussions about the Guajolote Ranch development in northwest Bexar County: MUD.
San Antonio council members express skepticism, caution while discussing possible elections move
Read full article: San Antonio council members express skepticism, caution while discussing possible elections moveMost of the San Antonio City Council appears reluctant to move the cityās elections from May to November in odd-numbered years before a Dec. 31 deadline.
City Council debates if moving election date from May to November could boost voter turnout, save money
Read full article: City Council debates if moving election date from May to November could boost voter turnout, save moneyCity Council on Wednesday will debate whether to move its city council elections from May to November in odd-numbered years.
San Antonio City Council to debate shifting election date from May to November
Read full article: San Antonio City Council to debate shifting election date from May to NovemberThe San Antonio City Council will debate whether to move its city council elections from May to November in odd-numbered years at a Wednesday meeting.
$2.6M could fund nearly 100 traffic monitoring cameras across San Antonio, pending city council approval
Read full article: $2.6M could fund nearly 100 traffic monitoring cameras across San Antonio, pending city council approvalSan Antonio City Council will consider an item later this month that could add nearly 100 traffic-monitoring and vehicle-detection cameras at intersections across the city.
San Antonio City Council names 11 members of newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commission
Read full article: San Antonio City Council names 11 members of newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commissionMembership appointments for a newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commission made up of transportation advocates and practitioners from across the spectrum was approved by San Antonio City Council this week.
WATCH LIVE: San Antonio City Council to discuss analysis into cause of floods that killed 13 people
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: San Antonio City Council to discuss analysis into cause of floods that killed 13 peopleSan Antonio City Council members are hosting a briefing on Thursday about an analysis of the cause of the floods earlier this year that killed 13 people.
$200M+ traffic plan around proposed Spurs arena includes major interchange upgrade
Read full article: $200M+ traffic plan around proposed Spurs arena includes major interchange upgradeA proposed $220-250 million infrastructure bond could transform downtown traffic patterns ahead of a potential new Spurs arena, with plans that include a major interchange upgrade and expanded parking.
City Council votes against mayorās push to resubmit policy proposal requests
Read full article: City Council votes against mayorās push to resubmit policy proposal requestsThe San Antonio City Council voted 9-2 on Thursday to amend an ordinance for the cityās policy proposal process amid a power struggle at City Hall.
San Antonio passes $4 billion budget as it tries to close deficit
Read full article: San Antonio passes $4 billion budget as it tries to close deficitFacing a budget crunch amid flagging property and sales tax revenues, the San Antonio City Council still passed a $4.06 billion budget Thursday morning.
San Antonio City Council approve $4B budget, amendment to policy proposal process
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approve $4B budget, amendment to policy proposal processThe San Antonio City Council will meet on Thursday morning to vote on the $4 billion city budget and an amended ordinance for the policy proposal process.
San Antonio City Council censures Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez after DWI arrest
Read full article: San Antonio City Council censures Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez after DWI arrestSan Antonio City Council passed a motion to censure District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez after her arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in July.
SA Transportation Department seeks input on Complete Streets design guide at public meeting
Read full article: SA Transportation Department seeks input on Complete Streets design guide at public meetingSan Antonioās Transportation Department is beginning the process of developing a design guide for the cityās Complete Streets policy, and they want to hear from you.
More than 800 new laws went into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones.
Read full article: More than 800 new laws went into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones.New laws range from school vouchers and water infrastructure funding to a ban on city and county-funded abortion travel funds.
Council approves term sheet, shoots down Mayor Jonesā request for āstrategic pauseā on Spurs funding deal
Read full article: Council approves term sheet, shoots down Mayor Jonesā request for āstrategic pauseā on Spurs funding dealThe San Antonio City Council has approved a funding deal for a $1.3 billion Spurs arena after shooting down the mayorās request for a pause.
Council approves term sheet, shoots down Mayor Jonesā request for āstrategic pauseā on Spurs funding deal
Read full article: Council approves term sheet, shoots down Mayor Jonesā request for āstrategic pauseā on Spurs funding dealThe San Antonio City Council has approved a funding deal for a $1.3 billion Spurs arena after shooting down the mayorās request for a pause.
Pause or push ahead? Pivotal choices on Spurs arena funding up for city council votes
Read full article: Pause or push ahead? Pivotal choices on Spurs arena funding up for city council votesMayor Gina Ortiz Jones wants the city to hold off on approving the nonbinding terms until a new economic report can be completed and the city can hold numerous community meetings. Supporters say it's time to push ahead so voters have a clear idea of the larger deal when they go to the polls in November.
San Antonio City Council goes head-to-head in dueling paths for Spurs arena next steps
Read full article: San Antonio City Council goes head-to-head in dueling paths for Spurs arena next stepsThe San Antonio City Council on Thursday could determine whether the city will move forward with a proposed plan to fund a new downtown arena for the San Antonio Spurs.
San Antonio District 8 councilwoman addresses 2010 arrest for DWI in public statement
Read full article: San Antonio District 8 councilwoman addresses 2010 arrest for DWI in public statementSan Antonio City Council District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez publicly acknowledged a 2010 driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest for the first time on Wednesday.
San Antonio City Council discuss Project Marvel during special session meeting
Read full article: San Antonio City Council discuss Project Marvel during special session meetingThe San Antonio City Council discussed the proposed downtown sports and entertainment district, dubbed Project Marvel, in a roughly nine-hour special session on Wednesday.
District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez arrested on driving while intoxicated charge, records show
Read full article: District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez arrested on driving while intoxicated charge, records showSan Antonio City Council District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez was arrested late Thursday on a driving while intoxicated charge, according to a warrant obtained by KSAT.
San Antonio City Council discusses proposed Spurs arena during special session meeting
Read full article: San Antonio City Council discusses proposed Spurs arena during special session meetingThe San Antonio City Council is expected to discuss a proposed Spurs arena downtown on Friday, linked to the cityās plans for a sports and entertainment district at Hemisfair.
City of San Antonio delays release of expenses council members made leading up to Final Four games
Read full article: City of San Antonio delays release of expenses council members made leading up to Final Four gamesNearly two months after KSAT Investigates requested city credit card records for all 10 members of San Antonio City Council, Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City Manager Erik Walsh, the city has yet to provide those documents.
Former District 2 candidates among applicants to sub in for McKee-Rodriguez during his parental leave
Read full article: Former District 2 candidates among applicants to sub in for McKee-Rodriguez during his parental leaveThe City of San Antonio closed its application period at noon on Tuesday for people interested in representing District 2 as its interim council member during August and September, when Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez plans to be out on parental leave. As of Tuesday evening, 12 applications were posted on the city website.
San Antonio has a way to funnel state tax dollars for a new NBA arena - what does it mean?
Read full article: San Antonio has a way to funnel state tax dollars for a new NBA arena - what does it mean?San Antonio City Council voted Thursday to create a new āProject Finance Zone,ā a funding source connected to plans for a downtown NBA arena.
San Antonio City Council approves creation of pedestrian and bike safety commission
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approves creation of pedestrian and bike safety commissionSan Antonio City Council formally approved the creation of a pedestrian and bike safety commission, a recommendation of several city transportation and street safety plans.
Results for San Antonio Mayor, City Council election races on May 3, 2025
Read full article: Results for San Antonio Mayor, City Council election races on May 3, 2025As Ron Nirenbergās term as San Antonio mayor comes to a close, 27 candidates are vying to succeed him in what has become a competitive race.
DISTRICT 6 RESULTS: Kelly Ann Gonzalez, Ric Galvan will head to June 7 runoff
Read full article: DISTRICT 6 RESULTS: Kelly Ann Gonzalez, Ric Galvan will head to June 7 runoffIn a tight race for San Antonio City Council District 6, Kelly Ann Gonzalez and Ric Galvan will head to the June 7 runoff election.
DISTRICT 9 RESULTS: Misty Spears, Angi Taylor Aramburu advance to the runoff after a closely contested race
Read full article: DISTRICT 9 RESULTS: Misty Spears, Angi Taylor Aramburu advance to the runoff after a closely contested raceIn a closely contested race for San Antonio City Council District 9, Misty Spears and Angi Taylor Aramburu will advance to the runoff election on June 7.
San Antonio City Council District 3 race heats up as 3 candidates challenge incumbent Phyllis J. Viagran
Read full article: San Antonio City Council District 3 race heats up as 3 candidates challenge incumbent Phyllis J. ViagranSeveral candidates are looking to dethrone incumbent Phyllis J. Viagran in the San Antonio City Council District 3 race.
Oversized parking ordinance goes into effect this week, 40+ signs to be set up, city says
Read full article: Oversized parking ordinance goes into effect this week, 40+ signs to be set up, city saysAn amended ordinance that prohibits oversized vehicles from parking in non-residential areas where signs are posted will go into effect this weekend.
Jalen McKee-Rodriguez faces 7 challengers in San Antonio City Council District 2 race
Read full article: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez faces 7 challengers in San Antonio City Council District 2 raceThanks to a citywide vote that passed during the 2024 general election, the San Antonio City Council District 2 race could usher in a new era or mark the beginning of the end of another later this spring.
City approves next step in proposed downtown ballpark for San Antonio Missions
Read full article: City approves next step in proposed downtown ballpark for San Antonio MissionsThe San Antonio City Council approved the creation of a new development district on Thursday that would own and operate a new downtown baseball stadium for the Missions.
San Antonio City Council passes ordinance to more easily restrict semi-truck parking in non-residential areas
Read full article: San Antonio City Council passes ordinance to more easily restrict semi-truck parking in non-residential areasSan Antonio residents who live near areas with big problems with big rig parking will have an easier route to keeping them out in the future.
San Antonio City Council passes ordinance to more easily restrict semi-truck parking in non-residential areas
Read full article: San Antonio City Council passes ordinance to more easily restrict semi-truck parking in non-residential areasSan Antonio residents who live near areas with big problems with big rig parking will have an easier route to keeping them out in the future.
Funding plans for a $1.5B Spurs arena up for San Antonio City Council discussion
Read full article: Funding plans for a $1.5B Spurs arena up for San Antonio City Council discussionA new San Antonio Spurs arena could cost $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion, according to a city estimate, and thereās still no clear breakdown of how it will be paid for.
Two San Antonio golf courses gain approval to begin selling alcoholic beverages
Read full article: Two San Antonio golf courses gain approval to begin selling alcoholic beveragesSan Antonio City Council members approved an ordinance Thursday that will allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at two golf courses in town.
Denser development with less parking greenlit for San Antonioās new āGreen Lineā rapid bus corridor
Read full article: Denser development with less parking greenlit for San Antonioās new āGreen Lineā rapid bus corridorThe city is trying to encourage mixed development that supports the new $446 million āGreen Line,ā which VIA Metropolitan Transit hopes to start operating by late 2027.
San Antonio City Council approves TxDOT funding agreement for downtown bike lane project
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approves TxDOT funding agreement for downtown bike lane projectThe Market Street Cycle Project will install a nearly one-mile, two-way cycle track from Flores Street to Interstate 37.
San Antonio to phase out horse carriages by 2030 in compromise plan
Read full article: San Antonio to phase out horse carriages by 2030 in compromise planTwo years after a pair of council members pushed to ban carriage rides for hire, the San Antonio City Council voted 10-0, with one abstention, on a compromise plan to phase out the carriages over the next five years.
City Council approves forced pet sterilizations, bigger fines for repeat offenders in San Antonio
Read full article: City Council approves forced pet sterilizations, bigger fines for repeat offenders in San AntonioCouncil members' approval is needed before the city can raise fines for repeat offenders or begin sterilizing dogs before they are returned to their owners.
San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte voices opposition to using city funds for abortion travel
Read full article: San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte voices opposition to using city funds for abortion travelDistrict 10 Councilman Marc Whyte voiced strong opposition to efforts by several San Antonio City Council members to allocate city funds toward travel costs for abortion seekers.

Renewed push for abortion travel funding in San Antonio after Reproductive Justice Fund passes without it
Read full article: Renewed push for abortion travel funding in San Antonio after Reproductive Justice Fund passes without itAbout half the San Antonio City Council is pushing to find more money for the cityās Reproductive Justice Fund, which ā this time ā they want to actually fund travel costs for abortion seekers.

San Antonio's controversial Reproductive Fund passes, but pay for abortion travel not included
Read full article: San Antonio's controversial Reproductive Fund passes, but pay for abortion travel not includedAfter more than a year of debates and a lawsuit, San Antonio City Council voted to approve the Reproductive Justice Fund. The fund won't cover travel costs for out-of-state abortions.
San Antonio City Council approves merger of two existing climate advisory committees
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approves merger of two existing climate advisory committeesSan Antonio City Council approved a proposed merging ordinance for the cityās two existing climate advisory committees, setting in motion a singular team to oversee sustainability efforts.
City Council approves ordinance for major East-West Corridor project on South Side
Read full article: City Council approves ordinance for major East-West Corridor project on South SideSan Antonio City Council approved an ordinance and funding reallocation to begin the process of creating a significant thoroughfare project aimed at connecting portions of the cityās major manufacturers across the South Side.
Vapes, e-cigarettes banned in San Antonioās public spaces
Read full article: Vapes, e-cigarettes banned in San Antonioās public spacesAn alarming trend of younger people and teens using e-cigarettes and vapes is pushing the City of San Antonio to change its Smoke-Free Ordinance to include these products.
San Antonio City Council to finally discuss what Reproductive Justice Fund will actually pay for
Read full article: San Antonio City Council to finally discuss what Reproductive Justice Fund will actually pay forA full budget year after they approved it, the San Antonio City Council is poised to discuss what the cityās controversial Reproductive Justice Fund will cover.
SAWS launches lead service line outreach after new EPA ruling, Biden deadline
Read full article: SAWS launches lead service line outreach after new EPA ruling, Biden deadlineThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) will conduct free line service inspections to identify lead and galvanized water lines on the same day President Biden set a 10-year deadline for cities to replace the piping.
A first in 15 years, San Antonio and its fire union both pass new contract
Read full article: A first in 15 years, San Antonio and its fire union both pass new contractThe San Antonio City Council ratified a new three-year contract with the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association, marking the first time in 15 years the two sides have successfully collaborated on a deal.
Belt-tightening $4B San Antonio budget still includes new cops, ACS funding, homeless camp cleanups
Read full article: Belt-tightening $4B San Antonio budget still includes new cops, ACS funding, homeless camp cleanupsSan Antonio City Council approved a $3.96 billion budget Thursday morning that, despite its record size, includes several belt-tightening measures.
San Antonioās plan to lower CPS Energy rate hikes could be ditched before plan was ever used
Read full article: San Antonioās plan to lower CPS Energy rate hikes could be ditched before plan was ever usedFive months after they agreed to a policy meant to soften the blow of future CPS Energy rate hikes, some members of the San Antonio City Council want to consider bypassing it.
San Antonio City Council to vote Thursday on downtown Missions Stadium
Read full article: San Antonio City Council to vote Thursday on downtown Missions StadiumThe proposal for a $160 million San Antonio Missions ballpark relies on also developing the surrounding area, including the low-cost Soap Factory Apartments. Thursday's vote would give the go-ahead to the broad strokes of a deal with the city, county, Missions ownership, and a downtown developer.
Funding to support East Side, downtown connectivity study inked on City Council agenda
Read full article: Funding to support East Side, downtown connectivity study inked on City Council agendaPlanning efforts to address East Side and downtown connectivity could get a boost in funding support later this week, according to the agenda for Thursdayās San Antonio City Council meeting.
Soap Factory residents want city council to delay baseball stadium vote
Read full article: Soap Factory residents want city council to delay baseball stadium voteResidents of the 381-unit Soap Factory Apartments worry that affordable housing will be out of their grasp if a downtown baseball stadium project forces them out as planned.