VOICES

“We are reviewing their proposal and anticipate other meetings with the Save the Rams organization.”

--John Shaw, president of the Rams

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“Taken as a whole, the package is realistic. (Save the Rams) has put a lot of thought into this. I think they are taking into account the realities of what is possible in Orange County today for a public/private partnership.”

--Anaheim Mayor Tom Daly

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“We and the Rams both view this as the beginning of a process.”

--Leigh Steinberg, co-chairman of Save the Rams

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“If we can get some reaction from the Rams, everyone will jump with joy. We would have some communications going and that’s the key. Hope springs eternal. I hope it works.”

--Irv Pickler, Anaheim city councilman

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“We just have to get their attention with a substantial offer like this. But we’re realistic. I wouldn’t bet the farm but I’m hopeful that we will succeed.”

--Jay Walton, interim executive director, Anaheim Chamber of Commerce

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“I think these are excellent ideas. . . . I’m hoping that it will cause them to stop and reconsider and maybe start negotiating. If it does that, then we’ve accomplished a lot.”

--Frank Bryant, Rams Booster Club president

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“It’s a pretty damned good enticement for a team that has had losing seasons for as long as the Rams have had. . . . Hopefully, this would satisfy them and they can start putting a product on the field to deem themselves worthy of such an investment.”

--Don Myers, managing partner of The Catch restaurant, located near Anaheim Stadium

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“I think the deal presented gives the Rams a lot to consider. It shows that there is a lot of belief in them in the community. They should have a sense that they are welcome here and that this community wants them here.”

--Ron Dominguez, executive vice president, Walt Disney attractions

Compiled by GREG HERNANDEZ / Los Angeles Times