Council President Anna Verna, and Council members David Cohen, Angel Ortiz, Frank DiCicco, Frank Rizzo and Jannie Blackwell were the only members to stay until its 10 p.m. conclusion. A few other members were present when the hearing began, but left early. One member who left, Blondell Reynolds-Brown, said it was difficult to focus on the issue of stadiums without knowing what kind of stadium deal the city is considering. Street had said he would announce the basics of a deal with the two teams by June 15. He held a press conference that day to say he would need another couple of days.
Time is of the essence.
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