(MySanAntonio.com)...but what do San Antonians think about it?...
"Henry Flores, a political scientist and dean of the graduate school at St. Mary's University, believes voters would support Wolff's plan because it doesn't call for the imposition of a sales tax or ad valorem tax.
'"Without that, I think it will be an easy sell,' Flores said. 'There is a lot of sentiment in the community for a pro baseball or pro football team. If the proposal only calls for an extension of the hotel and rental-car taxes, voters will perceive the project as being paid for by visitors.'
"According to a WOAI/SurveyUSA Poll conducted this week, 72 percent of San Antonians would like to see a professional baseball team come to town. The poll revealed 41 percent would consider buying season tickets.
"Flores said voters are likely to trust Wolff, whose support as mayor was crucial in the allocation of money for the municipal baseball stadium that bears his name and in bringing a major boxing card to the Alamodome in 1993.
"'He is considered to have the most integrity of the politicians in this area and has garnered a lot of respect for his ability to build bridges between the public and private sector,' Flores said. 'If anyone is going to pull it off, Judge Wolff is going to be the one who does it.'"
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