Event Brief
Tampa Mayor defends Rays stadium plan after 4-3 vote
Filed: May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Council keeps a preliminary Rays stadium MOU alive 4-3, but warns final approval is unlikely.
WHO: Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa City Council members Alan Clendenin, Luis Viera, Naya Young, Bill Carlson, Lynn Hurtak, Charlie Miranda, and Guido Maniscalco
WHAT: Tampa City Council voted 4-3 to keep a non-binding memorandum of understanding for a new Rays stadium in place.
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 4:40 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, Florida
WHY: The vote followed a close council decision to maintain the preliminary MOU despite concerns about potential financial impact on public funds.
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