It’s Outta Here: Oakland Wraps Coliseum Sale; Police Union Blasts Deal as a Budget Gimmick

What Happened?

On Tuesday, the Oakland City Council voted 6-1 to sell the Oakland Coliseum to the Oakland Athletics baseball team for $57 million.

The sale includes the stadium, surrounding parking lots, and some adjacent land.

The A's plan to build a new ballpark at the site, which will be privately financed.

Police Union Blasts Deal

The Oakland Police Officers' Association (OPOA) has blasted the deal, calling it a "budget gimmick" that will not solve the city's financial problems.

The OPOA says the sale will deprive the city of millions of dollars in revenue from the stadium and surrounding businesses.

The union also argues that the new ballpark will not create enough jobs or economic benefits to offset the loss of revenue.

City Council Defends Sale

The Oakland City Council has defended the sale, saying it is a good deal for the city.

The council says the sale will allow the A's to build a new ballpark that will be a major attraction for the city.

The council also says the sale will free up city funds that can be used to address other priorities, such as affordable housing and public safety.

What's Next?

The sale is expected to close in the coming months.

The A's plan to begin construction on the new ballpark in 2024.

The new ballpark is expected to open in 2027.