Kansas City Stadium Tax News Link Roundup After Defeat

This post is just to collect links and information in the aftermath of a historic night for Kansas City.

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The people of Kansas City and Jackson County love the Chiefs and the Royals,” (Mayor) Lucas said in his statement. “Over the months ahead, I look forward to working with the Chiefs and Royals to build a stronger, more open, and collaborative process that will ensure the teams, their events and investments remain in Kansas City for generations to come.”

Becky Nace, Chairperson of the Committee against New Royals Stadium Taxes was overjoyed with the result of Tuesday’s vote. “I am happy the voter’s voice was heard loud and clear,”  Nace said. “This was a diverse group of people who came together for a common cause. We were outspent but truth won out.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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Will Kansas try to lure Chiefs or Royals? Here's what we know.

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Future of Chiefs and Royals in Kansas City under question as voters reject tax bill

Residents of Jackson county, Missouri, resoundingly voted down a sales tax measure that would have helped to fund stadium redevelopment

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