Statement on stadium financing package proposal
From Common Council members: José G. Pérez, Marina Dimitrijevic, JoCasta Zamarripa, Michael J. Murphy, Lamont Westmoreland, Mark A. Borkowski, and Scott Spiker
With the recent announcement of a legislative proposal pertaining to American Family Field, we are optimistic that this is the first step toward keeping this important major league asset in the state of Wisconsin.
This city is still paying $1.1 million annually in debt services for the last stadium package and will continue to do so through 2029.
With the local sales tax tied exclusively to pension obligations and protective services, any reduction of shared revenue directly impacts all residents of the city, many of whom do not have the means or desire to attend a game as evidenced by the 22% resident attendance rate.
We are hoping that as the process moves forward the Republicans and Democrats will truly play ball to limit the financial impact as much as possible.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Miller Park Stadium Tax
- Brewers Weigh In On Parking Lot Development Proposal - Jeramey Jannene - Dec 30th, 2025
- Back in the News: Will West Milwaukee Do Development Near Brewers Stadium? - Bruce Murphy - Dec 1st, 2025
- Murphy’s Law: Why Attanasio Has Never Developed Around Brewers Stadium - Bruce Murphy - Nov 25th, 2025
- See Brewers’ Options To Develop Land Around Their Stadium - Jeramey Jannene - Nov 12th, 2025
- Stadium Authority Seeks Study to Redevelop Brewers Parking Lots - Jeramey Jannene - May 28th, 2025
- $54.9 Million in Upgrades Approved for Brewers Stadium - Evan Casey - Jan 28th, 2025
- MKE County: Brewers Ballpark Subsidy Stings County Budget - Graham Kilmer - Jul 28th, 2024
- Governor Signs Brewers Subsidy Agreement At American Family Field - Evan Casey - Dec 5th, 2023
- Gov. Evers Signs Bills to Keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin Through 2050 - Gov. Tony Evers - Dec 5th, 2023
- Council, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal - Jeramey Jannene - Nov 29th, 2023
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