As expected, the Royals continue to play coy with Kansas City and treat the entire metro tax base like the ever-loving giving tree.
One more time for the cheap seats because your 2nd favorite blogger is feeling a bit under the weather:
KANSAS CITY ROYALS ABUSE TAXPAYERS BY PLAYING THE METRO AGAINST ITSELF AND PROMISING PIE-IN-THE-SKY FANTASY!!!
And that's a good place to start . . . Magical numbers that no reasonable adult should believe . . .
"The Royals highlighted economic benefits from a new ballpark district, projecting that in the first year alone, the district could create $117 million in increased economic activity from additional gameday experiences with $68 million in spending from tourists traveling to games for a total of $185 million in regional economic output. Overall they estimated the impact a new ballpark district could have on the Kansas City area would be the creation of 20,000 jobs, with $2.8 billion of total economic output, through additional spending from fans and increased tourism."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Royals unveil renderings for two potential ballpark sites
The Royals also tout their economic benefit.
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The Royals are choosing between a stadium and entertainment district in Kansas City's East Village or in North Kansas City.
The Kansas City Royals are welcome to Clay County with open arms
Today's announcement by the Kansas City Royals is incredible. A stadium in North Kansas City is a perfect fit for the franchise and Clay County and a giant leap forward for the Northland. As a form...
'Future vision of Royals baseball': Franchise shares stadium renderings of Kansas City, North Kansas City options
The process began when the Royals announced in 2021 they were looking for a new home.
Royals plan for April ballot regardless of new stadium site
Whether the Kansas City Royals opt for a downtown stadium or moving to North Kansas City, the club hopes to put forth a sales-tax question for voters in Jackson County or Clay County in April 2024.
Developing . . .
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