Haslam Family Hosts Fundraiser for Ramaswamy After Receiving $600 Million Stadium Grant
Jimmy and Dee Haslam, owners of the Cleveland Browns, are hosting a fundraiser for Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy and his running mate, Rob McColley, on September 1st. This event follows the Ohio Senate's approval of a $600 million state grant for a new Browns stadium, a measure championed by McColley. The grant, sourced from Ohio's unclaimed funds, has been met with legal challenges, with a Franklin County magistrate issuing a preliminary injunction halting the transfer due to concerns about its constitutionality. David Jenkins, President of Haslam Sports Group and a key negotiator for the stadium deal, has already contributed over $43,000 to the Ramaswamy-McColley campaign. The fundraiser, with tickets starting at $1,000, is being held at the Haslams' Bratenahl home. This political activity occurs amidst ongoing scrutiny of the Haslam family's business practices, including a 2014 settlement by their company, Pilot Travel Centers, for deceptive practices, and recent legal disputes with B...