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What the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal ballpark proposal means for taxpayers

The Oakland A’s released a term sheet April 23 that details their financial plans to develop a new ballpark and mixed-use development along the city’s waterfront. But City Hall officials were surprised by the long-awaited details.

Dave Kaval, the president of the A’s, said his team of attorneys and consultants met with the city three times a week for close to eight months to develop their proposal and he added that city officials “were fully aware of all the terms and conditions in the agreement.”

What the Oakland A's Howard Terminal ballpark proposal means for taxpayers