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The aftermath of the hurricanes has left the Rays with significant uncertainty. The city had previously planned to approve bonds to fund a new stadium in St. Petersburg, a project that had been agreed upon by both the team and local government officials. However, in light of recent events and ongoing recovery efforts, the pitch for the new stadium was postponed indefinitely.
The St. Petersburg City Council's decision to delay the vote seemed to stem from concerns over public sentiment. Approving large sums for a new stadium while many residents were dealing with storm damage might have played poorly politically, particularly with new members recently elected to the commission expressing anti-stadium sentiments.