NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough College requests state funding and reserves capital ahead of Tampa Bay Rays stadium vote
Hillsborough College is seeking additional state funding while simultaneously setting aside internal funds in anticipation of two upcoming government votes regarding the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium location. The City of Tampa and Hillsborough County are scheduled to hold critical votes this week that will determine the future of the stadium project on the college campus.
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The outcome of these votes will determine whether the Tampa Bay Rays stadium proceeds on the college campus, impacting local land use and the college's financial planning.
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personJohn Boyd“Economic development expert who commented on the risks and stakes of the stadium”locationCity of Tampa“Local government body scheduled to vote on the stadium project.”organizationHillsborough College“The institution seeking funding and preparing for stadium-related decisions.”organizationHillsborough County“Local government body scheduled to vote on the stadium project.”locationHillsborough County“Local government body scheduled to vote on the stadium project.”personLaura Lawson“A resident who expressed concern regarding the prioritization of the stadium ove”organizationCity of Tampa“Local government body scheduled to vote on the stadium project.”organizationHillsborough Community College“The college board of trustees is managing relocation plans and funding requests ”personKen Atwater“President of Hillsborough Community College who supports the stadium project as ”organizationTampa Bay Rays“The team is the primary beneficiary of the proposed $2.3 billion stadium project”personKen Burdzinski“Interim CFO of Hillsborough Community College who detailed the $165 million fund”