Overview

The SacramentoFirst Citizens’ Task Force is a 12-member team comprised of a diverse and bi-partisan group of experts in the fields of design, law, finance, arts, labor, development, and communications working on a volunteer basis to evaluate options for a new entertainment and sports complex in Sacramento. The goal of this task force is to facilitate the development of a premier entertainment and sports complex that will catalyze job creation, cultural revitalization and broader economic and community development across the Sacramento metropolitan region.

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The “LA Live” development adjacent to the Staples Center serves as a cultural and entertainment hub to local residents and tourists.  The site features a convention center, museum, Bowling alleys ,14-screen Regal theater, restaurants, and hotels.  

 

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The Staples Center, pictured above, has revitalized downtown Los Angeles and serves as a successful model for Sacramento.

The Task Force has three main objectives:

  1. To listen to the public and guide an open, objective and collaborative discussion about how to put Sacramento first when it comes to the development of an arts, entertainment and sports complex.
  2. Solicit and review project concepts for a world class arts, entertainmant and sports complex that will create jobs, generate economic activity and bring in revenue.
  3. To provide the Mayor and community a set of recommendations.