Jackson County Voters to Decide on Stadiums Tax for Royals and Chiefs

The April 2 election will determine if a 40-year, 3/8th-cent sales tax is implemented to fund a new Royals stadium and renovations to Arrowhead Stadium.

Jackson County voters face a pivotal decision on April 2 regarding the implementation of a 40-year, 3/8th-cent sales tax for a new Kansas City Royals stadium and renovations to the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium.
The Royals have pledged $1 billion towards their new stadium, part of a larger $2 billion ballpark district, while the Chiefs have committed $300 million for $800 million in renovations.
If approved, the tax would replace the current sales tax funding the Truman Sports Complex, extending the financial commitment to 2064.
Community benefits agreements tied to the tax promise $266 million over 40 years for social and economic causes across the county.
The outcome hinges on voter approval, with significant support and opposition campaigns highlighting the economic and social implications of the tax.