Since 1960 the Mississippi Memorial Stadium Commission has operated the stadium in Jackson which currently seats 62,500. Its seven members include the Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and four gubernatorial appointees. The stadium’s operating budget in 1980 was $610,537, income generated from amusement taxes on stadium athletic events, debt service surcharges, and concessions. In reviewing the stadium’s financial operations, PEER noted several areas of weakness and made sixteen recommendations for improvement.
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