May 27, 2015 ... Each year the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority seeks money from the  General Assembly to ... “It was sold as a building that would not cost us a dime,”  said Rep. ... decide how much you're going to ask the taxpayers for,” Morgan said , during a State House media conference. ... Never miss a story.
PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by ... The  Convention Center "was sold as a building that would never cost taxpayers a  dime ...
Nov 21, 2018 ... Glynn County has a convention center on Jekyll Island which offers far more  appeal. • Someone ... Remember the cost JWSC went through taxpayers are still  paying for? .... This project is too closely for the city and will never be out of debt.  ..... Make existing buildings/space appropriate for sale or renting.
The Convention Center "was sold as a building that would never cost taxpayers a  dime." — PolitiFact Rhode Island on Sunday, June 7th, 2015. Mostly True.
Mar 10, 2015 ... "Original forecasts said the Convention Center would pay for itself," ... "Since  construction began in 1991, the CCA has cost the taxpayers ... obligation of the  state, and was not expected to cost the state a dime. "Rhode Islanders never  voted to issue debt [which is] completely legal and could happen again.
The Convention Center "was sold as a building that would never cost taxpayers a dime."