Hickenlooper Statement on Broncos’ Stadium Announcement

WASHINGTON –
Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement on the
recent announcement
that the Broncos selected Burnham Yard in Denver as the site for their new stadium.
“Colorado is Broncos country. A new Broncos’ stadium in Burnham Yards will deliver a world class experience for fans and drive economic growth in the community – all without any new taxes.”
It had been reported that the Broncos were considering new stadium locations as their 30-year lease for their current stadium, Empower Field at Mile High, expires in 2031. In their
announcement
, the Broncos, the city of Denver, and the state of Colorado highlighted that their plans would not include new tax dollars to develop the former rail-yard and build the new stadium.
Hickenlooper is a
long-time Broncos fan
and got his start in Denver politics in 2000 as a small business owner
organizing the fight
to preserve the Mile High name for the stadium.
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