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Escondido City Councilmembers Excoriated as Ballpark Idea Entertained
It is fair to have a debate on the wisdom of any ballpark proposal. But I would also suggest that the Reader's coverage of the issue needs to be more balanced. From my personal perspective, the proposal amounts to a shot in the arm for our politically divided community. The main reason is that it will offer affordable popular entertainment to all families. It will also architecturally enhance the downtown area and complement the art center. Although the art center has been expensive, it also transformed the image of Escondido from a backwater rural community to an community with upscale amenities. That perception has had significant positive economic impact although it is hard to prescisely measure. The same will be true of the ballpark. Of course there are risks. It will be important for the team to be marketed well so that the attendance will average over 5,000 per game. But on balance, this proposal is terrific for Escondido. Patrick Coony Escondido, California— October 22, 2010 9:39 a.m.