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RIDA COTA Hotel Economic Development Agreement

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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveSusanna Ledesma WoodyApr 21, 2026

Voiced strong support on behalf of the Del Valle Community Coalition for the COTA hotel project, calling it a long-awaited economic anchor that will bring local jobs and amenities.

City Council Work Session — April 21, 2026 · 2:21 →
SupportiveLuke CharltonApr 21, 2026

Expressed availability as the COO of RUIDA to answer questions regarding the proposed hotel development.

City Council Work Session — April 21, 2026 · 4:01 →
SupportiveRachel MelendezApr 21, 2026

Expressed strong support for the project on behalf of Unite Here Local 23, highlighting good wages and benefits for working people.

City Council Work Session — April 21, 2026 · 4:37 →
SupportiveJuan RodriguezApr 21, 2026

Supported the project on behalf of the Del Valle Community Coalition, emphasizing local jobs and parklands.

City Council Work Session — April 21, 2026 · 5:35 →
SupportiveMichael WhalenApr 21, 2026

Detailed the $950+ million investment, noting zero upfront city costs, performance-based tax rebates, and labor agreements with Unite Here.

City Council Work Session — April 21, 2026 · 6:41 →
OpposedZenobia JosephApr 21, 2026

Raised concerns about transparency, public hearings, and transit equity under Title VI for the COTA hotel project.

City Council Work Session — April 21, 2026 · 9:16 →