Kansas City Royals Billionaire Boss Claims 'Private Capital' Pays For New Stadium District

A quick note after a recent one-sided conversation . . .

The new Royals owner offers this pleasantry and newsies dutifully transcribe . . .

It's a cute idea that NEVER actually lives up to expectations.

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Taxpayer-funded football stadiums rarely pay off. So why do cities keep footing the bill?

An article from Sports economists warn U.S cities don't reap enough economic benefits when stadiums are built with taxpayer money. Some city officials say community pride and shared identity are worth the investment.


Kansas City community groups organize opposition ahead of Royals downtown stadium meeting

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Several community groups are organizing in hopes of halting or ensuring representation in the decision-making process with the Kansas City Royals poised to abandon Kauffman Stadium for a downtown baseball ballpark.

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