Kansas City Mayor Q On Losing Chiefs: 'Everyone Should Calm Down'

In one instance he's correct . . .

So far the STAR bond cash doesn't come close to what the Chiefs will need to build a new stadium. 

However . . .

They have time to work out a deal.

The downside . . .

Kansas conservatives are crying foul that a special session dedicated to tax relief is now dominated by giveaways to billionaire corporations.

Read the latest blasts close and notice a few newsies lower on the food chain might be a bit confused about the difference betwixt leveraging debt on bond revenue vs. earnings taxes. 

Either way . . . 

Here's the Mayor's insight into the conversation . . .

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An earnings tax is an idea the KCK's mayor is floating as state lawmakers in Kansas consider a package to lure the Chiefs and Royals.

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'We're open for business': KCK mayor, residents talk possible Chiefs, Royals move to Wyandotte County

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Future of Chiefs, Royals in Jackson County prompts tough questions from county legislator

People working for Jackson County Executive Frank White got grilled Monday afternoon about efforts to keep the Chiefs and Royals in the county.

'Everybody needs to calm down,' says KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas on Chiefs, Royals possibly moving

Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas said he's continuing conversations with the Royals and Chiefs about keeping their stadiums in the city once current leases expire in 2031.

Developing . . .