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A crucial vote is on the horizon, with Pinellas County scheduled to vote on December 17 for $312 million in funding. Meanwhile, the City of St. Petersburg also has upcoming votes to approve their financial contribution of $287 million for the stadium, alongside an additional $142 million for necessary infrastructure improvements. However, the dynamics have shifted, as new County Commissioners have taken office since the project's initial approval, altering the voting landscape entirely.
These upcoming decisions could either solidify or jeopardize the entire proposal. As it stands, the Rays find themselves caught in a precarious position, dependent on political goodwill and logistical feasibility.