07/17/2024
*LONG POST*
A lot more is happening here than meets the eye. There are two sides to every story. I’m asking that you take the time to read the response by the City of Bryan for some additional details.
I love this city and the people that live here. I have a young family myself and we always enjoy attending Bombers games. However, city partnerships must be equitable for all parties, most importantly our citizens. We are not looking to cancel the current lease agreement for “convenience”. We are working to bring the terms of the new lease to be reflective of any new partnership we would enter in to. To my knowledge no other private entity has use of city facilities for FREE in addition to having their utility bill paid for.
We’re not proposing new housing or retail developments for Bombers Field contrary to some comments I’ve seen. We realize the value and quality of life the Bombers bring to the City of Bryan and I assure you, everyone wants talks between all parties to come to an equitable agreement. As a Bryan City Councilman I want to personally invite you out to our meeting on Thursday (7/18) at 3PM to voice your concerns, but also hear the reality of the situation.
At times, as Council Members, we are handcuffed as to what we can say, when and how we can say it. Do your own research instead of taking a Facebook post as gospel as to what’s happening.
I love the City of Bryan. I was raised here, I went to school here, I raise my family here. I along with everyone else in a leadership position within the City of Bryan would never do something to negatively impact this community or the people that live here. We make decisions with the information we have at hand, to hopefully improve Bryan for current and future generations.
For far too long the narrative of some of these stories has been dictated by the party that feels they are being wronged. I ask that everyone who has a vested interest in the City of Bryan to ask questions of both parties, form your own opinion and realize that some people are only after the number of likes, comments or clicks on a link they can get. I’ve read the lease agreement between the two parties, and am happy to clarify any questions you may have.
Travis Major Field, also known as Edible Field, is owned by the City of Bryan and is currently in an exclusive facility use agreement with Infinity Sports Entertainment, LLC that started in 2006.