As excitement builds for the 76ers upcoming playoff run, those vying to be the next mayor of Philadelphia are voicing their opinions on a controversial proposal to build a new arena in Center City.
"I did not collude with them and when we go to court that will be found out," said Brown when asked by FOX 29's Jeff Cole about the allegations during Tuesday night's debate.
Meanwhile, the Executive Director of Philadelphia's Board of Ethics Shane Creamer says their investigation "speaks for itself," adding that Brown allegedly coordinated with the Super PAC and a 501C4. A city judge will hear the case in late-April, just weeks before the Philadelphia Democratic primary election for mayor. The Board of Ethics says an unnamed Philadelphia sports team contributed anonymously to the outside spending group supporting Brown. Philadelphia democratic mayoral candidate Helen Gym, Jeff Brown and Amen Brown trade barbs about the highly controversial plan to build a new Sixers arena in Center City and the impact on the Chinatown community.
"I have no knowledge of who contributed," Brown said Tuesday. "I don't think it was the Sixers, but I don't know, and it wouldn't matter anyway." A spokesperson for the Sixers would not comment Wednesday, but they pointed to a rally held by three area trade groups - including the carpenters and general contractors - who want to see the Sixers new arena happen.
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