Crossroads Hates Kansas City Royals Downtown Stadium Scheme

The early verdict . . .

CROSSROADS MOSTLY HATES KANSAS CITY ROYALS DOWNTOWN STADIUM DRAWINGS!!!

This early in the game there's not a lot more to go on given that deets are still scant.

Even better and more importantly . . .

THERE'S NO WAY JACKSON COUNTY'S SALES TAX EXTENSION PAYS FOR ALL OF THIS DOWNTOWN BUILDING!!!

So there is CERTAINLY another tax increase already in the works. 

For now . . . This quote seems to sum up most of the online reaction we've seen from people who aren't paid to promote taxes . . . Check-it:

Multiple businesses in that area said there was little communication about the announcement, even when they asked direct questions to people in the know.

“A real sentiment of mistrust has developed,” said one biz owner.

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Crossroads businesses don't want a Kansas City Royals stadium to bulldoze their neighbhorhood

The Royals' recently announced Crossroads stadium and entertainment district would require the demolition of more than a dozen businesses. Many of those owners are now calling on Jackson County residents to vote against April's sales tax measure to send a message to the team.

Will fans go downtown for Royals baseball?

The area that's the site of the former Kansas City Star Press Pavilion is surrounded by current businesses that would have to be torn down.

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