In 1997 Referendum 48 passed with the promise that Microsoft CO-Founder, Paul Allen, would… Question 5 options:

Use state lottery tax money to purchase the Seattle Seahawks in order to keep them in Seattle

Provide $300 million dollars to finance the new stadium

Pay for and build the Stadium for the Seahawks

Purchase the Seahawks, Pledge $100 million towards the new stadium and donate $10 million to the state for youth and community athletic facilities.