San Antonio councilwoman says it's 'dishonest' to claim new ballpark won't cost taxpayers

District 5 City Councilwoman Teri Castillo is calling bullshit on claims that the proposed $160 million stadium complex for San Antonio's minor-league baseball team won't cost taxpayers anything. Indeed, Castillo went toe-to-toe with Missions ownership during a special hearing on the project Thursday. During the exchange, she called plans to finance the development with through the Houston Street Tax Increment Zone, or TIRZ, "smoke and mirrors."
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