Jackson County Voters Must Double Down To Keep Royals & Chiefs

Our blog community talked about this early on in the discussion and now the topic has resurfaced. 

The basics of this question . . . 

WILL JACKSON COUNTY VOTERS TAKE ON TWIN TAX LOVE FOR BOTH ROYALS & CHIEFS!!!

Already there are doubts emerging . . .  And to be honest, that sounds like a lot of work whereas local politicos aren't doing much to keep the teams but spreading gossip and keeping a lot of secrets. 

Nevertheless . . .

Here's a peek at the process . . .

Previously, Jackson County leaders have said the Royals are looking at a 40-year sales tax extension to move to the East Village of the city's downtown.

The team's currently under just a 25-year lease out at the Truman Sports Complex, but whether the Chiefs are on board with a new 40-year extension is unknown.

"It might take different ballot questions, but again, we haven't gotten to those," County Administrator Troy Schulte said when asked if the Royals and Chiefs could be on the same ballot if they want different sales tax extension lengths.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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