Discussions underway to create polling place at Amway Center (Orlando) following NBA agreement
ORLANDO, Fla. —
Discussions are underway to try to create a voting location inside the Amway Center as part of the settlement of a player strike inside the NBA bubble at Walt Disney World.
One of the commitments that made players comfortable continuing with the season was a promise that owners who also control their arena property will work with local officials to turn the building into a voting location for the 2020 general election to allow for safe, in-person voting.
The strike was prompted by the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to boycott game five of the playoffs against the Orlando Magic following the police killing of a Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.
Sources tell WESH 2 News that discussions have just begun.
In a statement from the city of Orlando's Samantha Holsten, who works in the office of Mayor Buddy Dyer, she said "Amway Center, which is owned and operated by the City of Orlando, has a use agreement with WWE through Oct. 30. We are aware of the recent NBA & NBPA initiatives and will continue to explore the possibility of using the arena as a voting location."
Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles said the discussions are just beginning and no further details are available.
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