The ideas that KCMO can take over downtown stadium talks is far fetched and doesn't deserve any attention until somebody shows voters a funding mechanism.
Again . . .
- Port KC doesn't have that kind of cash.
- Any bond issue would would require a vote and only GO Bonds could raise the EPIC capital needed.
- Again, a sales tax increase would require Missouri Buy-In and that's not going to happen.
Of course we're willing to accept that KCMO could "take the lead" but . . .
WITHOUT ANY TALK OF FUNDING MECHANISMS, KANSAS CITY WORKING TO KEEP THE ROYALS IS JUST EMPTY HYPE!!!
In fact . . .
This reports mostly looks like an attempt to pass the buck to Exec Frank White as Mayor Q takes more heat behind the scenes . . .
"Kansas City Manager Brian Platt offered reassurance last week as the teams consider next steps. The city will take a lead role from here on in trying to keep the teams happy, by learning from others’ mistakes."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Why is KC taking over Royals stadium talks? Emails show what went wrong in Jackson County
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