Jackson County Pause On Hotly Disputed Stadium Sales Tax Blank Check

Follow-up reporting after protest we talked about earlier in the day . . .

"The Jackson County Legislature discussed a proposal Monday morning to add a sales tax question to the ballot, but legislators didn't take any action. Instead, the proposal was held for a future meeting.

"Voters passed the current 3/8th-cent sales tax in 2006, but it expires in 2031. If approved, the new sales tax would extend for another 40 years, through 2071. "

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Jackson County delays vote on Royals, Chiefs stadium sales tax question

Jackson County could vote on a sales tax for Royals and Chiefs stadium projects. But only if legislators can get a question on the ballot in time.

Proposal to extend 3/8-cent sales tax for Royals, Chiefs stadiums gets first revision

Members of the advocacy group Stand Up KC support a plan requiring the Chiefs and Royals agree to a community benefits agreement before receiving more tax dollars from Jackson County.

Jackson County pumps brakes on Royals and Chiefs stadium tax to work out deal details

A revised Jackson County proposal would have the teams signing leases and benefits agreements before a new stadium sales tax would go before voters.

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