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Tampa City Council backs Rays stadium MOU
Filed: May 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Council approves 4-3 nonbinding MOU for $2.3B Rays stadium, outlining $976M public contribution from county and city.
WHO: Tampa City Council; Councilmembers Luis Viera and others; Hillsborough County; Tampa Bay Rays; members of the public
WHAT: Approval of a non-binding memorandum of understanding for a new $2.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium, including a $976 million public contribution plan.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 4:43 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: The Tampa City Council voted to approve the nonbinding memorandum of understanding for the proposed stadium financing and next steps.
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