Fight brewing over Boston Olympic bid
A group of civic leaders who want to bring the 2024 Summer Olympics to Boston has unveiled its new website, but apparently the vision does not appeal to everyone in the community.
A day before the Internet debut, a group called No Boston Olympics sent a letter to the U.S. Olympic Committee asking that the Massachusetts capital be withdrawn from a list of finalists that includes Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington.
“Hosting an Olympics is a $10-$20 billion undertaking that threatens the Commonwealth’s ability to make much-needed investments in healthcare, education, and core transportation infrastructure that have made the Bay State such an exceptional place to live, work, and play,” the group’s letter stated.
Boston 2024, led by developer John Fish, has claimed the Games could boost economic growth and be a catalyst for infrastructure improvements.
Government leaders have expressed initial support while planning to explore the matter further.
The USOC is scheduled to decide on submitting an American bid for 2024 -- and potentially select a candidate city -- in the coming weeks.
On the international front, the German Olympic Committee announced on Tuesday that either Berlin or Hamburg will bid for the 2024 Games.
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