The original strategy to fund continued homes for both of Kansas City’s major league teams currently residing at the Truman Sports Complex was a bust with voters in Jackson County this April. The results put the future of the Kansas City Chiefs and their neighbor in the complex the Royals in question.
Local legislator Manny Abarca revised the plan into a Chiefs-only proposition that focuses solely on revitalizing Arrowhead and brought it to the table for Monday’s session where legislators opted to put the revised sales tax extension to voters in November.
Now that there is not a new stadium for the Royals tied to the proposal it should be a lot more palatable for voters, and the job of legislators now is to get the residents to the polls to show they are serious about keeping the Chiefs playing in Kansas City, Missouri.
Breaking: Jackson Co. Legislator votes to put a Chiefs only sales tax on the ballot in November to try to keep team at Arrowhead for 20 years. This reduces the tax that also included Royals from 3/8 cent to 1/4 cent. pic.twitter.com/CYmS6RqeV6
— Dave D'Marko (@DaveDMarko) August 19, 2024
Ultimately, it’s unlikely the Chiefs are planning an exit from Arrowhead before their lease terminates in early 2031 however a renovated stadium should ensure the team remains in Kansas City for years to come.