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Jackson County Legislature Eyes New Stadium Sales Tax for Chiefs Only

Jackson County legislators amended a new stadium sales tax measure that would keep only the Chiefs in the county.

Posted August 20, 2024

Jackson County voters could see a new question regarding keeping the Chiefs in the county on the upcoming November ballot.

The new proposal would ask for a 20-year extension with a ¼ cent sales tax. The proposal was amended during a Jackson County legislative meeting on Monday with a 5-4 vote. The new plan only mentions the Chiefs.

Last April, Jackson County voted against a 40-year extension for the Chiefs and the Royals with a 3/8 cent sales tax.

Kansas legislators have also shown keen interest in bringing the Chiefs across the state line. In June, the Kansas legislature voted to pass a STAR Bonds package that would cover up to 70% of the team’s stadium projects worth at least $1 billion dollars

The question still needs to be passed during next week’s legislative meeting to be allowed on the November ballot. The deadline for Missouri is Aug. 27.