Jackson County leaders recently traveled to Jefferson City to meet with lawmakers and the governor to discuss keeping Kansas City sports teams in Missouri. The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are exploring new stadium locations, leading Missouri leaders to ensure they remain in the state.
A meeting was held with Missouri House and Senate leaders, the governor, Missouri Department of Economic Development, Jackson County legislators, and a Kansas City Councilmember to come up with a plan that benefits both taxpayers and the sports teams. The Chiefs alone bring in an estimated $28.8 million in tax revenue each year.
To keep the teams in Missouri, discussions included potentially extending the 3/8th sales tax that was previously turned down by Jackson County voters. Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca emphasized the need to address property tax issues in the county, which have resulted in lawsuits. Speaker of the House Rep. Jon Patterson expressed his intention to work on legislation that addresses the property tax relief requested by Jackson County.
Last year, Kansas amended its STAR bonds in an attempt to attract the Chiefs or Royals after Jackson County voters rejected a tax increase for new stadiums. The efforts to keep the sports teams in Missouri are ongoing, with a focus on finding a solution that benefits taxpayers while ensuring the teams remain in the state.
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