Chargers' stadium vote fails, Spanos reaches out

The Chargers’ hopes in getting a new stadium in San Diego took a hit after voters rejected their new plan.

Measure C, the initiative that would have allowed city officials to raise hotel taxes from 12.5 percent to 16.5 percent and use that revenue to pay for a new stadium located in the downtown area, failed to receive a two-thirds majority on Tuesday. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, only 43 percent voted for the initiative.

Owner Dean Spanos reached out to the fans by posting a letter on the team’s website on Wednesday morning:

So what now? The Chargers have until January 2017 to decide. Will they end up negotiating a deal to partner up with Rams in Los Angeles? Or will they figure out a new plan to stay in San Diego?

Unfortunately, it marks the second straight season where not only the fans have to deal with the uncertainty, but the players have the dark cloud hanging over them as well. Hopefully, this won’t affect their on-field performance.

That said, how do you think the Chargers should go forward? Do you still believe they will remain in San Diego for the long haul? Let’s hope so.