Councilwoman Emily Evans debates MCCC chair Ron Samuels, 10/28/09
Council actions, presentations
by Metro Council
(second reading) 5/18/2009
He said WHAT?!
In the October 28 debate, proposed convention center spokesman Ron Samuels admitted that taxpayers would have to make up any revenue shortfalls. He said:
“That’s the downside. It’s not the thing you go out there and tell people.”
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It’s bad enough proponents are peddling the myths below. What else they aren’t telling us?
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Councilwoman Emily Evans debates Music City Convention Center chair Ron Samuels October 28. VIEW
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