Stadium Sales Tax Extension Defeated by Jackson County Voters – What’s Next for the Chiefs and Royals?
Kansas City, Missouri residents have voted against a sales tax extension to support stadium projects for the Chiefs and Royals. The ballot’s Question 1 aimed to extend a stadium sales tax, financing the construction of a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals and renovating Arrowhead Stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs. Results from the April 2 election indicated overwhelming opposition to the tax extension. The city’s final tally showed 30,791 votes against and 22,399 …