GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — One Brown County supervisor wants his colleagues to take a stand on if the Green Bay/Brown County Professional Football Stadium District should be disbanded.
State Rep. David Steffen has proposed disbanding the district, shifting its lease responsibilities to the City of Green Bay. Some, including the Green Bay Packers, oppose the plan — with the Packers organization threatening to sue if the plan goes forward.
In a letter Thursday to the County Board, Supv. Pat Evans asks for the topic to be placed on Wednesday’s agenda.
“As the people of Brown County have provided over $300 million in a half-percent sales tax lasting almost 15 years, they should have a voice in support (or dissolving) of the District and subsequently District Board (oversight body). This vote of support (or lack there-of) should be conducted through representation, on behalf of the constituent, by their respective County Board Supervisor,” Evans wrote.
Results of the vote would be sent to the Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers, Evans said.
Steffen has said he doesn’t intend for his legislation to reach the governor this year, leaving more time for discussion and changes.
