KXLY April 21, 2021 8:26 AM Erin Robinson Updated: SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward has expressed her support of the proposal for a downtown sports stadium. “After respectfully considering the many decisions that go into making a decision like this, supporting the downtown location makes the most community, access and financial sense,” Woodward said in a YouTube video. In the video released Tuesday night, Woodward said she considered the options and believes the school board should direct the $31 million in already-approved funds toward the downtown site, rather than try to rebuild Joe Albi stadium at its current location in northwest Spokane. Voters shot down the idea of a new stadium downtown a few years ago, instead voting to put funds toward the Joe Albi rebuild. However, a recent survey conducted by the SPS board showed overwhelming support this time around. Those who said they were opposed to the plan expressed concern that the district was ignoring the previous advisory vote.