Proponents of Carson NFL Stadium Attempt to Fast-track Project

Backers of a proposed football stadium in Carson Wednesday filed an initiative to attempt to fast-track its approval, following a tactic successfully used by boosters of a stadium in Inglewood.

Should the initiative qualify for the ballot, it would likely be approved by the Carson City Council, negating the need for a vote by the city’s residents.

The Inglewood City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 24 to approve an initiative allowing for construction of an 80,000-seat stadium proposed by the owner of the St. Louis Rams as part of the redevelopment of the former Hollywood Park racetrack.

The San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders announced Feb. 19 they are working on a joint proposal to build a 72,000-seat stadium at Del Amo Boulevard and the San Diego (405) Freeway in Carson if they are unable to strike deals for new facilities in their respective cities.

An NFL team has not played in the Los Angeles area since 1994.

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