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Almost every sports team is subsidized by the taxpayers and host city.
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Some city officials have long been concerned that taxpayers could be left with massive bills if the Olympics don’t generate the income organizers have promised.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Accessing federal funds creates the opportunity for safety and modernization without burdening local taxpayers, according to Friedman.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The resolutions provided multiple tax abatements, designated the area as an economic revitalization area and approved a taxpayer agreement for Project Maize.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Some city officials have long been concerned that taxpayers could be left with massive bills if the Olympics don’t generate the income organizers have promised.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Accessing federal funds creates the opportunity for safety and modernization without burdening local taxpayers, according to Friedman.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The resolutions provided multiple tax abatements, designated the area as an economic revitalization area and approved a taxpayer agreement for Project Maize.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Taxpayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxpayer. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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taxpayer
noun
tax·pay·er
ˈtak-ˌspā-ər 
: one that pays or is responsible for paying a tax
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