Before the May 27th meeting of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency at Tallahassee City Hall, opponents of some projects up for a vote gathered outside to voice their disapproval.
What began as a plan for a convention center on the Florida State campus had turned into a $20 million request for Doak Campbell Stadium improvements. Max Epstein was one of those who thought either one was a bad idea.
"We're upset because we're seeing public dollars go to private entities that don't necessarily need that kind of money."
Also opposed was long-time Tallahassee resident Joe Lama.
"I was here for voting the original Blueprint sales tax for transportation! And a football stadium is not transportation."
Others demonstrating outside City Hall wanted the Blueprint money to be used for sidewalks, affordable housing and help for small businesses in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
