The DC Council approved a $3.7 billion deal for a new stadium at the RFK campus for the Commanders. The vote resulted in nine in favor and three against, with dissenters citing concerns over subsidies and delivery penalties. Amendments to the deal will provide the city with $674 million more in future revenue and include a split of parking revenue. The final plan includes environmental protections and commitments for affordable housing, as well as agreements favoring project labor and labor peace.
The DC Council voted in favor of a $3.7 billion deal to build a new stadium for the Commanders at the RFK campus, with nine votes for and three against.
Councilmembers Robert White, Brianne Nadeau, and Matthew Frumin opposed the deal, citing concerns over subsidies to the team and lack of penalties for missed commitments.
The amended deal includes $674 million more in future revenues for the city, a split of parking revenue with the Commanders, and commitments for affordable housing.
The deal also incorporates environmental protections and labor agreements, which were essential for swing votes from Councilmembers Janeese Lewis George and Zachary Parker.
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