On Wednesday, the Metropolitan King County Council is set to decide whether to pour more taxpayer money into Safeco Field, say no to the idea entirely and touch off a fight with a pro-sports franchise, or toss the entire mess to the ballot for a public vote.
That we’re here again, arguing for the umpteenth time in decades about subsidizing a private, for-profit sports franchise, is evidence enough that we need an innovative, different solution.
So here’s one: Let’s sell the stadium instead.
Seriously: Instead of holding a divisive election on whether to put $180 million more into Safeco Field — which seems like a stretch to pass — let’s sell the baseball stadium to the team.