“It’s not gonna happen,” said “Grizz” Jones, a longtime Raiders fan from a crowded tailgating party on 66th Street, across from the Coliseum. “The NFL hasn’t changed their minds about keeping the Raiders in Oakland at all. The only person that’s tried to go is Mark Davis. But for the NFL, their best interest and it’s as clear as day, Oakland’s the healthy choice.
“That’s all outside stuff [Vegas]. Inside, what’s going on is the NFL is doing everything they can. The politicians want Lott’s investment group to get an Oakland Raiders-only stadium here, negotiate and sign it here.”
“It’s not gonna happen,” said “Grizz” Jones, a longtime Raiders fan from a crowded tailgating party on 66th Street, across from the Coliseum. “The NFL hasn’t changed their minds about keeping the Raiders in Oakland at all. The only person that’s tried to go is Mark Davis. But for the NFL, their best interest and it’s as clear as day, Oakland’s the healthy choice.
County of Alameda Board of Supervisor Meeting:
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Dear Fellow OAKLAND Raiders Fans,
Things are moving quickly toward the City of Oakland and County of Alameda coming together to approve a term sheet for a new Coliseum in Oakland for the Raiders. In the coming weeks there will two Critical Votes to make this a reality. The first vote will be held in the within the next 6 days by the County of Alameda. We are therefore formally requesting the following:
All Oakland Raiders fans, all Oakland residents, and all County of Alameda residents please share with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors why you feel it is important for the team to remain in Oakland. If you have already taken the initiative to reach out to them please do so again and thank you for doing so. If you have not personally taken the time to use your sole voice, pen, or keyboard to make a difference your window of opportunity is closing soon. Please do not put this off.
ALAMEDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTACT INFORMATION.
Supervisor Scott Haggerty, District 1
1221 Oak Street, Suite 536
Oakland, CA 94612 Map
Phone510) 272-6691
Fax: (510) 208-3910 [email protected] [email protected]