Summary
Arlington's city leaders are facing backlash for approving a massive $273 million stadium deal for the Cowboys without a public vote. Critics are calling it a shady deal that shut out the citizens.
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers are footing a huge chunk of the bill for this stadium, and folks are mad they didn't get a say.
The Cowboys are definitely getting a sweet deal, while residents are left wondering where their tax dollars are going.
Citizens who wanted a say in how their tax money is spent are the ones getting the short end of the stick.
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Arlington leadership failed citizens with sweetheart deal for Dallas Cowboys
Arlington should have allowed its voters to have a say in new $273 million agreement with the Dallas Cowboys on AT&T Stadium
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