Spurs respond to Mayor's call for public vote on arena funding

Spurs Sports & Entertainment CEO R.C. Buford issued an open letter regarding a public vote on funding for a new $1.3 billion NBA arena in San Antonio. The letter suggests that voter approval has already occurred, referencing the 52% support from Bexar County voters for a $311 million contribution to the project last November. Buford's communication indicates that planning is already in progress and dismisses the necessity for further public voting following the previous commitments made. The Spurs' statement follows Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' recent suggestion for a public vote on the matter.

• 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Days after Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called for a public …