Prospects of WestWorld of Scottsdale appear to hinge on public investment

The Barrett-Jackson auto auction. (file photo)

By Terrance Thornton | Scottsdale Independent

While the numbers show WestWorld of Scottsdale continues to function at an operational deficit, that’s not stopping officials there from asking for $879,500 worth of tax dollars to cover expansions and improvements event promoters say they can’t live without.

But some officials believe the investment is worth the cost. Citing the facility’s popularity with several high-profile events — and it’s potential to draw even more events and attract even more tourists to the city — some believe the old adage that to make money, you have to spend money.

Scottsdale City Council is expected to consider at its Oct. 10 meeting nearly $1 million in improvements to WestWorld of Scottsdale. The funds would primarily support two key events: Barrett-Jackson — The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction and the Arabian Horse Show, both of which are held annually at the WestWorld facility.

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