Summary
Resident Steve Hickman blasted the May 13 vote deferring Spooky Nook's principal and interest payments to January 2, 2029, arguing taxpayers are exposed after $27.5 million in public investment; city officials defended the project's 1.5 million annual visitors and confirmed all interest will be paid.
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
$27.5 million already invested; deferred payments due in full by January 2, 2029.
Spooky Nook and the small businesses that benefit from its tournament traffic.
Taxpayers bear risk if the business fails before 2029.
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