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Rays unveil community benefits plan ahead of stadium vote

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:12 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Rays unveil community benefits plan ahead of stadium vote

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays have released a 'Community Benefits and Legacy Plan' as they seek approval for a new stadium from Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa. This plan outlines commitments to affordable housing, public safety, and job opportunities, with an emphasis on long-term community partnership. The Rays state that 65% of benefits will target Hillsborough County while 35% will go to Tampa. This plan is part of ongoing negotiations, with votes scheduled for Thursday and Friday on the stadium proposal.

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By the Numbers

•Rays propose community commitments linked to new stadium plan
•Plan prioritizes affordable housing and local job opportunities
•Commissioning 65% of benefits to Hillsborough County and 35% to Tampa
•Vote scheduled for Thursday and Friday regarding the stadium proposal
•Community accountability emphasized in benefits plan

Latest Updates

6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Rays release detailed list of community commitments ahead of New Stadium votes

What they're saying

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The Tampa Bay Rays have published a “Community Benefits and Legacy Plan” emphasizing “A long-term partnership among the Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough County, and the City of Tampa” through various commitments to the region should the new stadium plan be approved this week by the city and county. The proposed plan prioritizes affordable housing, anti-displacement, […]
— Yahoo Sports

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