The Chargers’ stadium initiative wasn’t dashed against the rocks on Wednesday, but it was punched in the gut and is gasping for air.
The California State Supreme Court decided to temporarily block a lower court ruling that said tax increases like the Chargers downtown stadium initiative require approval from a simple majority instead of two-thirds of voters. The court said it will review the ruling at a time to be determined.
This changes nothing, really. The Chargers figured all along that their November ballot initiative they would need two-thirds.
But it is the type of confirmation that erodes hope.