Recently, convincing governments and taxpayers to accept liability for the Games has become a major stumbling block for bidders. In fact, both of Utah’s closest challengers for the 2030 Games have been derailed by the issue.
, authorizes the governor to “sign agreements and make other assurances” that would put Utah and its taxpayers on the hook for overrun expenses if the state is chosen to host another Games.
United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Chairperson Gene Sykes, right, and CEO Sarah Hirshland, second from right, join Fraser Bullock, fourth from right, and other members of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games on the Senate floor on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, as Senate President Stuart Adams congratulates them on the passage of a pair of bills in support of Utah's bid to host another Winter Olympics.
The financial risks a host takes on are a very real concern for the people of Japan and organizers of the Sapporo bid as well. Citizens were already wary after being made to pay for much of the estimated $25 billion price tag for hosting the 2020 Tokyo Olympics during the pandemic — which they couldn’t attend because spectators were banned. Recent revelations thathave eroded public support even further.
Cox said he has no concerns about committing the state to foot the bill if something goes wrong the next time Utah hosts the Games.
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