Current:Home > MyVoters reject Jackson County stadium measure for Kansas City Chiefs, Royals -Streamline Finance
Voters reject Jackson County stadium measure for Kansas City Chiefs, Royals
View
Date:2025-04-16 19:41:45
One of the biggest ballot items in the Missouri general municipal election is the Jackson County stadium sales tax.
The voters voted no on Jackson County Question 1, according to the Kansas City Star and multiple local television stations.
Jackson County residents rejected a 3/8th-cent sales tax for Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals stadium projects as polls closed Tuesday at 7 p.m. local time. The increased sales tax would've helped fund a new downtown Kansas City ballpark for the Royals, and renovations to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs.
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, the home site of the Chiefs, is the third oldest active NFL stadium. It opened Aug. 12, 1972, and has been renovated multiple times.
Kauffman Stadium, where the Royals reside, is the sixth oldest active MLB stadium. The stadium’s first game was on April 10, 1973.
NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more.
Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were featured in an ad asking Jackson County voters to approve the measure.
“There’s no better place in a world to play than Arrowhead Stadium,” Mahomes said in the ad.
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt told USA TODAY Sports at the NFL annual league meeting that he expected the measure to pass. That came after Chiefs president Mark Donovan said the franchise’s goal is to stay in Kansas City but would consider “all options” if the measure failed. The Chiefs’ lease at Arrowhead Stadium expires in 2031.
"The people of Kansas City and Jackson County love the Chiefs and the Royals. Today, they rejected plans and processes they found inadequate," Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas said on social media. "Over the months ahead, I look forward to working with the Chiefs and Royals to build a stronger, more open, and collaborative process that will ensure the teams, their events and investments remain in Kansas City for generations to come."
OPINION: Chiefs show they're not above using scare tactics on fans for stadium tax vote
KSHB 41-TV, the NBC affiliate in Kansas City, cited polling before Tuesday from the Remington Research Group that had 47% of respondents in favor and 46% against.
Follow USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon on X @TheTylerDragon.
veryGood! (3)
Related
- Chuck Scarborough signs off: Hoda Kotb, Al Roker tribute legendary New York anchor
- Could ‘Microfactories’ Pave a New Path Forward for Plastic Recycling?
- The Daily Money: File your taxes for free
- Texas Panhandle wildfires have burned nearly 1.3 million acres in a week – and it's not over yet
- Paige Bueckers vs. Hannah Hidalgo highlights women's basketball games to watch
- Maple Leafs tough guy Ryan Reaves: Rangers rookie Matt Rempe is 'going to be a menace'
- The EU fines Apple nearly $2 billion for hindering music streaming competition
- US Rep. Steve Womack aims to fend off primary challenge from Arkansas state lawmaker
- $1 Frostys: Wendy's celebrates end of summer with sweet deal
- Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Kyle Richards’ Guide To Cozy Luxury Without Spending a Fortune
Ranking
- Illinois governor calls for resignation of sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Black woman in her home
- Thousands watch as bald eagle parents squabble over whose turn it is to keep eggs warm
- It's NFL franchise tag deadline day. What does it mean, top candidates and more
- A list of mass killings in the United States this year
- Judge says Mexican ex-official tried to bribe inmates in a bid for new US drug trial
- Why Kate Winslet Says Ozempic Craze “Sounds Terrible”
- EAGLEEYE COIN: Cryptocurrency Exchanges - Hubs for Secure and Trustworthy Digital Assets
- Landon Barker Shares He Has Tourette Syndrome
Recommendation
'Kraven the Hunter' spoilers! Let's dig into that twisty ending, supervillain reveal
Ammo supplier says he provided no live rounds in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
Kacey Musgraves calls out her 'SNL' wardrobe blunder: 'I forget to remove the clip'
Man convicted of New York murder, dismemberment in attempt to collect woman's life insurance
Sarah J. Maas books explained: How to read 'ACOTAR,' 'Throne of Glass' in order.
Credit card late fees to be capped at $8 under Biden campaign against junk fees
Powerball winning numbers for March 4, 2024 drawing: $485 million jackpot up for grabs
Denver Broncos' Russell Wilson posts heartfelt goodbye after being released