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Santa Clara Stadium The owners of the San Francisco 49ers pulled out all the stops and spent millions to persuade Santa Clara voters to support Measure J, so its passage was a foregone conclusion. But the vote in Santa Clara is truly only the first step down a very long road towards building a stadium there. The stadium plan is built on shaky economic ground, and a significant math problem and financing gaps remain. In 2008, San Francisco voters spoke loudly and clearly in favor of keeping the 49ers in the City when we overwhelmingly approved Prop G and a redeveloped Hunters Point shipyard. That redevelopment plan, which received a major boost just last week, will bring new housing, parks, jobs and a world-class bayside stadium for the 49ers. When the Santa Clara plan falls apart, San Francisco stands ready to welcome its 49ers home. We will continue to work with our fans, community leaders, Carmen Policy and the NFL to keep that option open. But we will not wait forever, and our redevelopment plans at Hunters Point are moving full steam ahead with or without them. The San Francisco 49ers belong in San Francisco, and there’s no better opportunity for a first-class fan experience, beautiful bayside setting and world-class stadium than what we can offer right now at Hunters Point. Mayor Gavin Newsom |