In a move that could reshape Sacramento’s future, a proposal for $92 million in taxpayer funding to support the development of a new stadium for Sacramento Republic FC is facing mounting opposition from housing advocates and labor leaders. The funding, aimed at private developers for the stadium and its surrounding infrastructure in the burgeoning Railyards area, is set to be evaluated by the Sacramento City Council in an upcoming vote.

Critics of the proposal have voiced strong concerns, arguing that it demonstrates a glaring lack of transparency in the decision-making process. Housing advocates are particularly incensed, claiming that the plan does not adequately address the pressing need for affordable housing in the city. With Sacramento confronting a significant budget deficit, oppon

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