Ottawa Ballpark Should Be Sold

Although Ottawa baseball fans were instrumental in setting league attendance levels in the early 1990’s, the interest in baseball eventually dwindled.  We have been struggling ever since in our search to use the ballpark to financial advantage, with all attempts unsuccessful and ultimately short-lived. If past performance is a good indicator of future behaviour, the idea of adding another $5.7 million in costs for renovations based solely on an ‘expectation’ that positive change will occur is an unconvincing argument.  With the awareness that there is a high probability that future expenses will continue to surpass revenue, perhaps it is time for the city to rid itself of this financial albatross. db