Anaheim Mayor Proposes New Talks with Angels Owner

Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken has extended an open letter to Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno, aiming to mend the strained relationship between the city and the team. The letter proposes restarting stadium negotiations with key conditions such as acknowledging Anaheim in the team's branding and ensuring community engagement through regular updates and outreach. This initiative follows a history of disputes over lease terms and a failed $320 million land deal that previously soured relations. The current stadium lease, criticized for restrictive terms, extends through 2032 with options to 2038, and Aitken seeks to avoid past legal conflicts by focusing on future cooperation. The mayor also emphasized the importance of transparency, inspections, and economic contributions from the team to the local community. The Angels have yet to formally respond to the proposal, which is seen as a crucial step in securing the team's long-term presence in Anaheim.