Poll: Voters don’t want to split cost for Jaguars stadium upgrades

The Jacksonville Jaguars are still working through their plans for a renovation of TIAA Bank Field, but voters aren’t interested in picking up the bill.

According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, a poll of likely voters in Duval County from the University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab found that 61 percent were opposed to the idea of the public splitting the cost of the project.

In October, the Florida Times-Union reported that the price tag for the renovation is expected to be in the $600 million to $1 billion range. What percentage the Jaguars will ask from the City of Jacksonville remains to be seen.

While voters aren’t excited about the idea of taxpayers shelling out millions for the stadium renovation, their opinion of the Jaguars was overwhelmingly positive.

The poll found that 86 percent approved of quarterback Trevor Lawrence, 84 percent approved of head coach Doug Pederson, and 71 percent approved of owner Shad Khan. The poll also found 84 percent said that it’s important for the city to keep the Jaguars.

The Jaguars’ lease at TIAA Bank Field — which will soon be renamed — is set to expire after the 2029 season.