Press Releases

February 16, 2010

SACRAMENTO FIRST TASK FORCE WILL HEAR PRESENTATIONS FROM DEVELOPERS THIS WEEK

Thorough Discussion of Proposals Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday Hearings

SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Task Force will hear in-depth presentations on each of the proposals submitted for a new entertainment and sports complex in Sacramento at two hearings this week. Both hearings are open to the public and are scheduled for:

DATE/TIME:             Wednesday, February 17, 6:00pm-8:00pm
                                    Thursday, February 18, 10:00am-12:00pm

LOCATION:               Natomas Holiday Inn
                                    2981 Advantage Way
Sacramento, CA

Each presentation will last approximately 25 minutes followed by an opportunity for questions of the presenters.

The hearings are part of Phase II of the Task Force process, which consists of a rigorous review of the proposals submitted that will ultimately lead to formal recommendations from the Task Force to the Mayor and community in March. The recommendations could endorse one of the submitted proposals, a number of proposals, a hybrid proposal or a unique model crafted by the Task Force.

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The Sacramento First 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 art, entertainment and sports complex in Sacramento designed to serve as a catalyst for job creation and sustained economic activity.

December 31, 2009

SACRAMENTO FIRST TASK FORCE SET FOR HEARING ON JOBS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Agenda Features Release of Threshold Economic Study that Analyzes the Impact of an Entertainment and Sports Facility in the Context of the Current Economic Climate and A Presentation on Job Creation

SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento First Task Force will hold a hearing next week focused on job creation and economic development. During the Task Force’s town hall meeting earlier this month, a number of citizens expressed that in light of the challenging economic times and need for immediate job creation that a new entertainment and sports facility should generate immediate economic stimulus and help set the course for long-term economic growth in Sacramento rather than just focus on keeping a professional basketball team in the city.

The hearing is scheduled for:

DATE/TIME: January 7th, 1:30-3:00pm

LOCATION: Carpenters Local 46, 4421 Pell Drive
Sacramento, CA 95838

The meeting will feature the release of a Threshold Economic Study conducted by Cathy Dominico of Capitol Public Finance. The study addresses three threshold questions that have been posed:

(1) Whether, given the current jobs crisis, a facility will create immediate jobs;

(2) Whether, given the current need to stimulate the city’s economy, a facility will generate immediate economic stimulus; and

(3) Whether a facility will foster long-term economic growth for the city. The study specifically looks at other cities with a profile similar to Sacramento to address the question of long-term economic growth.

In addition, Matt Kelly of the Sacramento-Sierra Building & Construction Trades Council will lead a panel discussion focused on the potential impact of a new facility for various trade unions, as well as construction vendors in the Sacramento region.

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The Sacramento First 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 art, entertainment and sports complex in Sacramento designed to serve as a catalyst for job creation and sustained economic activity.

November 25, 2009

Mayor Johnson’s Citizens Task Force Announces Town Hall Meeting on New Entertainment and Sports Complex

Sacramento Residents Will Have Opportunity to Voice Questions and Concerns

SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento First Citizens Task Force, assembled by Mayor Kevin Johnson to evaluate proposals for a new entertainment and sports complex in Sacramento, announced today that it will hold its first public town hall meeting:

DATE/TIME:
December 3rd, 7:00-8:30 pm

LOCATION:
Sacramento Public Library
828 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

The event, which Mayor Johnson will be attending, will allow community groups to give short presentations and allow time for public comments on the many important issues relating to a new complex.

Sacramento First is leading an open process designed to engage the community in a conversation on how a new complex can lead to job creation, economic development and ultimately be in the best interest of the Sacramento region.

The goal of the kick-off town hall meeting is to have the public identify the issues that it wants the Task Force to analyze and understand as it works to develop a proposal for a world class arts, entertainment and sports complex.

In addition, Sacramento First will be announcing the opening of a public library dedicated to historical information on Arco Arena and the building of a new entertainment and sports complex.

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PRESS RELEASE CONTACT:
Todd Roberson
(916) 444-1380