VOTE NO ON SIN TAX!

NO TO CORPORATE WELFARE!

ELECTION IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO IS ON MAY 6, 2014.

NO TO CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO’S EXTENSION OF THE ‘SIN TAX’ FOR ANOTHER 20-YEARS.

The ‘Sin Tax’ will benefit the billionaire owners of
First Energy Stadium (Browns), Progressive Field (Indians), and Quicken Loans Arena (Cavaliers) in Cleveland.  

CLEVELAND BROWNS!
WORKING HARD TO MAKE CLEVELAND PROUD!
PLANNING TO SPEND $120 MILLION OF YOUR MONEY FOR STADIUM & SCOREBOARD UPGRADES!

The upgrades, part of a 2-year plan, will include physical changes to the stadium, two high-definition scoreboards, LED video boards showing stats, a new audio system, and two new escalators.

According to Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, the objective of the upgrade is: 

“To win games consistently and to give our fans the best possible experience. It's all part of creating a world-class organization. It starts with people and goes to facilities. We're giving our fans a great place to watch football”.

The upgrades will be paid for by the ‘sin tax’ with additional contributions from the city of Cleveland to the tune of $2 million per year for 15 years. The Browns are also planning to take out a loan from the NFL which will be re-paid with revenues from the ‘sin tax’ or other sources if the ‘sin tax’ is defeated.

VOTE NO ON SIN TAX!

VOTE NO ON SIN TAX!

VOTE NO ON SIN TAX!

REFERENCE LINKS:

*IT’S A SIN, CLEVELAND (Anti-‘Sin Tax’ Group on Facebook):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/antisin/

*Website Related to Facebook Group:
www.noclevelandsintax.com

*“Cleveland Browns' $120 million stadium plan better produce a grudge match with the city: "Hey, Taxpayer!", September 17, 2013, The Plain Dealer
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCkQ...

*” Cleveland Browns announce $120 million upgrades to FirstEnergy Stadium; who will pay for it still a mystery”, November 14, 2013, The Plain Dealer
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&v...

*“Cleveland Browns and City of Cleveland announce deal on FirstEnergy Stadium financing”, November 19, 2013, The Plain Dealer

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&v...

*“Cleveland Browns stadium deal should put Mayor Jackson under microscope”, November 26, 2013, The Plain Dealer, Guest Columnist: Angela Shuckahosee
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&v...

*PREVIOUS POSTS ON REALNEO:

“VOTE NO ON ‘SIN TAX’! PRIMARY ELECTION IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO IS ON MAY 6, 2014”, dated 02-22-14

“VOTE NO ON ‘SIN TAX’! ELECTION IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO IS ON MAY 6, 2014”, dated 02-24-14