Did Jackson County Just Wash Hands Of Downtown Kansas City Stadium?!?

Let's translate a recent power move . . .

This looks like a local law firm will earn billable hours in order to take the blame for the Royals going bye-bye.

Here's the dead-tree transcription . . .

"The county legislature on Monday voted to pay the Kansas City firm up to $100,000 for “sports teams negotiations.” The Royals precipitated those talks by announcing the team’s desire to move out of Kauffman Stadium before the expiration of its lease on Jan. 31, 2031, and move to a new stadium in either North Kansas City or the East Village area of downtown Kansas City."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Law firm hired to negotiate with the Royals and Chiefs as new ballpark decision looms

Out of five applicants for the job, the Hardwick Law Firm was the most qualified for the job, Jackson County counselor says.