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HORNETS ARENA PROPOSAL GETS STUNG BY POLL RESULTS

          In Charlotte, a Charlotte Observer/NBC-TV poll showed
     that 74% of those surveyed in the region were opposed to
     having the government help pay for sports arenas and
     stadiums, while 18% were in favor of public support,
     according to Ames Alexander of the CHARLOTTE OBSERVER. 
     Results were similar among Mecklenburg County residents,
     "where attention has been focused on the Hornets," with 73%
     opposed and 21% in favor of public aid.  Charlotte's
     business community have proposed a plan calling for the
     public to pay "at least" $46.5M, or about 30% of the total
     arena cost.  This poll did not ask taxpayers "specifically
     about that proposal" (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 1/25). 


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