Mayor Cooper has said, “Transparency and accountability are at the heart of any effective, responsible government.” We agree.

That is why we are asking for answers to these basic questions before any vote on the stadium term sheet or contract. Taxpayers and Metro Council should have all the facts to make an informed decision for ALL Nashvillians.

• Why are the Titans and Mayor’s Office proposing a new stadium instead of renovating the current one?
• How much is the minimum it would cost to renovate the current stadium versus building a new one?
• Shouldn’t the Metro Council have a full breakdown of the stadium campus costs plus any additional associated costs so that they can make an informed decision for Nashvillians? 
• How much more will it cost taxpayers to pay for the Stadium Village, 2,000 parking spaces, campus infrastructure, and the Capital Repairs Reserve Fund? 
• How much tax money will need to be in the Capital Repairs Reserve Fund before the hotel occupancy tax increase would be repealed?
• In order for the new stadium’s financing to work, taxes will need to be captured in a surrounding neighborhood that does not yet exist. How much will it cost taxpayers to build this new neighborhood? 
• How will spending taxpayer dollars on a new stadium initiative affect our ability to meet the equity and affordability goals outlined in the East Bank Vision Plan? How will it impact our ability to invest in necessary infrastructure improvements throughout the county? 
• What is the parking plan once the new neighborhood is built? How can nearby neighborhoods be protected from traffic and parking problems?
• Why is the city spending time on a non-binding term sheet when it appears that the Mayor’s Office is working on a set of final contracts now? Will the currently unknown numbers be known when we consider the final contracts?
• What is the plan for preserving Native American artifacts found on the site?