Gov. Gregoire�s statement on KeyArena proposal

For Immediate Release: April 8, 2008

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement on the KeyArena proposal:

�While I am disappointed that funding could not be found to renovate KeyArena., I am proud of the local ownership group that came forward, especially because those individuals have lived and worked in the community for years.

�As with the Seattle Storm, I am committed to keeping an NBA team in Seattle, and I want that team to be the Sonics. The current team owner, Clay Bennett, indicated to me that he will not sell the team. That does not mean that we should give up. I am continuing to work with community stakeholders, local officials and the Legislature to explore options for the future.�


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