Cost of snow clearing for sidewalks; $6.0 million
Total municipal financial commitment to Mile One Stadium: at least $5.0 million.
Ron Ellsworth said that as a businessman he wouldn't buy Mile One because it wouldn't turn a profit, but as a councillor he'd sink public money into it because it brings business for restaurants, hotels, taxis and other local businesses.
Ask a simple question: Does city council exist to provide basic services to residents or to subsidize local business?
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