As the barons of the NFL met in Chicago to discuss relocation issues, San Diego officials announced Monday that planning is “on track” to build a $1.1-billion stadium to keep the Chargers from leaving San Diego.
At a midday news conference in San Diego, Mayor Kevin Faulconer, county Supervisor Ron Roberts, and City Atty. Jan Goldsmith sought to assure the public – and the NFL – that a financing plan, an environmental impact report and a political campaign are ready to win public approval, if only the Chargers would return to the bargaining table.
“We remain extremely well positioned to negotiate with the Chargers a stadium deal that will meet the NFL’s timelines,” Roberts said.