Royals and Chiefs Commit $266 Million to Community Causes in Exchange for Stadium Tax Approval

The proposed sales tax in Jackson County aims to fund renovations for Arrowhead Stadium and a new Royals ballpark, with teams offering substantial community benefits.

• The Royals and Chiefs have agreed to contribute a combined $266 million over 40 years towards social and economic causes, contingent on the approval of a sales tax in Jackson County.
• The community benefits agreements include commitments to workforce training, affordable housing, healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability.
• A former Ron DeSantis strategist heads the 'vote yes' tax campaign, employing a forward-looking message while hinting at the possibility of the teams leaving Jackson County if the tax is not approved.
• Local organizations and officials are divided on the tax, with some supporting it for the economic and community benefits, while others demand more transparency and better terms for the community.
• The sales tax, if approved, would replace an existing tax set to expire in 2031, funding both stadium renovations and a new Royals ballpark.

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