The District of Columbia Council approved legislation for the Washington Commanders to return to RFK Stadium, advancing with a 9-3 vote. The bill still needs a second vote by the council before reaching Mayor Muriel Bowser. The project, which has a combined investment of $3.8 billion from the Commanders and the city, aims to develop a new venue by 2030. Concerns regarding development commitments were raised, with some amendments rejected, indicating ongoing discussions about the terms of the bill.
The bill advanced by a 9-3 vote and must be approved a second time by the council before being sent to Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Bowser negotiated an initial plan with Commanders owner Josh Harris, with the team contributing $2.7 billion and the city investing roughly $1.1 billion.
Today's approval by the council is transformational for D.C. and brings the Commanders back to our spiritual home, stated Commanders owner Josh Harris.
Councilmember Robert White Jr., who opposed the bill, had three amendments rejected, one of which proposed stronger penalties for the team if they fail on development commitments.
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