Also, there's the argument that the presence of the Packers, and the renovation of the stadium as a larger entertainment destination helps the entire state by bringing business (which pays sales tax) into the state where it wouldn't otherwise exist. In the case of the city of green bay, it also helps surrounding businesses.

Originally Posted by: Porforis 

There have been studies showing that new stadiums / stadium renovations don't have anywhere near the economic uplift to local businesses to offset the cost to taxpayers to pay for the stadium. Apologies as I don't recall offhand the study(ies) otherwise I'd cite them.

I'm not aware of any studies that have shown the opposite to be true (that the benefit to local business does offset the cost to taxpayers), though I'd be interested if anyone was aware of such a study.

That said, given the unique setup of the Green Bay Packers, this might be the exception to the rule.

Originally Posted by: mi_keys 

There have been studies showing that new stadiums / stadium renovations don't have anywhere near the economic uplift to local businesses to offset the cost to taxpayers to pay for the stadium. Apologies as I don't recall offhand the study(ies) otherwise I'd cite them.

I'm not aware of any studies that have shown the opposite to be true (that the benefit to local business does offset the cost to taxpayers), though I'd be interested if anyone was aware of such a study.

That said, given the unique setup of the Green Bay Packers, this might be the exception to the rule.

Originally Posted by: mi_keys 

I'm talking about Packers owners.

Instead of a sales tax for everyone, why not have each "owner" pony up $20?

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 

I've had to pay school tax every year, even though I never had any children.

As was stated already, a stadium/sports franchise brings in lots of money into a community. Without the Packers, what would Green Bay be?

Originally Posted by: Cheesey