Mayor Q Plays It Cool At Start Of Kansas Special Session Border War

Topeka seems to have treated tax relief as an afterthought in order to offer big bucks to billionaires but, interestingly, that doesn't seem to impress Kansas City Mayor Q.

Here's the word from the 12th & Oak honcho who advises patience . . .

"With respect to any advocate seeking leverage for their client, the State of Missouri has not spoken. The City of Kansas City has not spoken.

"Both have invested millions in the teams’ success and both continue their work to ensure a strong future for both teams in Kansas City."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link to the Mayor's social media message . . .

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

Kansas lawmakers pass tax cuts; send bill to Gov. Kelly; stadium debate up next

Kansas legislators in a special session Tuesday passed a bi-partisan tax cut bill, sending it to Gov. Laura Kelly. Legislators are now turning their attention to a stadium incentive bill.

Jackson County will consider a November sales tax vote focused solely on Chiefs - Kansas City Business Journal

Legislator Manny Abarca kicked off efforts to keep the Chiefs at Arrowhead by sponsoring a measure that proposes a Nov. 5 sales tax vote focused only on the NFL team.

Kansas hoping to use STAR bonds to lure Chiefs or Royals

Kansas wants to finance a Royals or Chiefs stadium project through STAR bonds. But how well does Kansas pay them off?

MO unlikely to respond to Kansas plan to lure Chiefs before August, top lawmaker says

"I think after the primary we will be able to look at possibly having a special session to address this issue," said Missouri House Majority Leader Jonathan Patterson.

Jackson County residents weigh in on sales tax plan to keep Chiefs in county

Jackson County lawmakers began work Monday on a sales tax plan to keep the Chiefs in the county. KSHB 41 talked with residents about how they feel about paying to keep the Chiefs in Missouri.

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