Jackson County Exec Forms Task Force to Address Future of Truman Sports Complex

Posted March 26, 2026

Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota today announced the creation of a task force that will be responsible for the future of the Truman Sports Complex.

The establishment of the task force is the first step in a comprehensive, long-term planning effort for the nearly 400-acre complex. The task force will have approximately 15 members, including developers, business leaders and community stakeholders.

The task force will begin its work on April 15.

“When I took office, I heard clearly from our residents, they wanted action on property taxes and a plan for the future of our stadiums,” LeVota said in a Thursday release. “We’ve taken meaningful steps to address property taxes, and now we are turning our focus to ensuring this site is positioned to deliver long-term value for the people of Jackson County.”

The group will operate on a 90-day timeline to evaluate opportunities and develop a strategic vision for the site. Following those 90 days, Jackson County will collaborate with the Urban Land Institute Advisory Services and a development planning expert to create a redevelopment plan for the Truman Sports Complex.

LeVota will also appoint a master redevelopment commission to help guide the process over five years. Jackson County will recruit a master development team to implement the plan and coordinate public and private investment.

The Truman Sports Complex facilitates Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, and Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. Both sports franchises’ leases will expire in 2031, leaving the Truman Sports Complex vacant.

The Royals plan to build a new stadium and the Chiefs will be moving across state lines into Kansas, where its plans to build a $3 billion stadium near the Kansas Speedway.

“Decisions of this scale must be done the right way, grounded in data, shaped by community input, and focused on long-term value,” LeVota said. “This is about building opportunity and shaping what Jackson County looks like for the next generation.”