The board also cited public opposition by some of its shareholders to previous offers.
He cited the governing party's opposition to tax increases and other issues.
Council members cited the $6 million share of the cost, uncertainty over the plan's effectiveness, and public opposition.
Republicans have often cited the Democrats' opposition as evidence of hypocrisy.
He can cite his early opposition to an invasion of Haiti.
The leaders of the two firms cited growing opposition to the proposed deal from foreign regulators.
They also cite Smith's opposition to the often expressed view that science is superior to common sense.
In the 1980s he refused state employment, citing his opposition to the Soviet regime.
Citing public opposition, the government announced in February 2013 that the legislation had been withdrawn.
Citing the people's opposition and the inability to negotiate several key points with the developer the city council voted down the project in 2011.