Originally Posted by KimbleAnders4ever (Post 17599709)

Partially correct. The vote passed 5 to 3 (1 abstention) which would already be enough to pass the entire legislature. If they vote within the next 2 weeks then they have enough time to override a veto and still get on the Nov. ballot. They could also wait and put it on the ballot at a later time.

Frank White never shows up to Jackson County meetings because he is the 1st base coach for the Monarchs (formerly T-Bones). Who knows what he is thinking? He seems to have little communication with other legislators.

State $$ from Missouri is partially dependent on who wins the 8/6 GOP primary for governor. Kehoe will play ball with the teams. Ashcroft says he is a no. Eigel is a hell no. If one of the latter 2 wins, then Parson will have to pull some strings on the way out the door. Some have floated a special session, some think Parson can give them economic development on the way out the door.

Overall, rumor I've heard is that the Chiefs prefer being in Jackson County because the taxpayer $$ is their golden goose. a 3/8 cent for 40 years is roughly the same amount as a KS STAR bond with a lot less complications. That factored with potential MO state money means the ceiling for $ is the highest in Jackson County by far. That is probably why its harder to get money out of those jurisdictions

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla (Post 17599701)

Still don't understand why Jackson County didn't just vote to continue what they have. Why open the door like this?

Originally Posted by KimbleAnders4ever (Post 17598205)

Yesterday at the Jackson County Legislative Meeting a proposed 3/8 cent sales tax for the Chiefs only for 40 years passed through committee and could be put on the Jackson County ballot for this November.

Originally Posted by GloryDayz (Post 17599744)

As a single county, why build a $2B+ stadium when you can get the entire state next door to do it?

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 17599850)

Bragging rights.
Tax revenue.
Sales tax on money spent at the stadium

Billions of reasons over 40 years.

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla (Post 17599701)

Still don't understand why Jackson County didn't just vote to continue what they have. Why open the door like this?

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 17599846)

So everyone said no to 3/8 for both teams, but now they think people will want to pay the same amount for only the Chiefs? That seems... optimistic.

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry (Post 17600003)

Because a titty bar, some vacant Uhual building and ramen noodle place was more important than the stadiums

Originally Posted by wazu (Post 17600348)

I think it would pass. The first ballot measure had a lot of people voting against it specifically because they hated the Royals stadium plan.

The Missouri/Kansas thing is a major flashpoint for this area. This would be a very clear "last chance" to keep the Chiefs from moving to Kansas. It also probably funds a much better stadium plan than what was on the table for Arrowhead last time.

Originally Posted by wazu (Post 17600348)

I think it would pass. The first ballot measure had a lot of people voting against it specifically because they hated the Royals stadium plan.

The Missouri/Kansas thing is a major flashpoint for this area. This would be a very clear "last chance" to keep the Chiefs from moving to Kansas. It also probably funds a much better stadium plan than what was on the table for Arrowhead last time.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 17599850)

Bragging rights.
Tax revenue.
Sales tax on money spent at the stadium

Billions of reasons over 40 years.

Originally Posted by DanT (Post 17599171)

Both teams that ended up in LA either started there (the Chargers) or were otherwise significantly associated with LA (the Rams started in Cleveland in 1936, joined the NFL in 1937, and moved to LA in 1946, making them the first major league sports franchise not just in LA but on the Pacific Coast. The Rams remained in LA through the 1993 season, before moving to St. Louis).

The Chiefs haven't exhausted their options in the KC metro region, yet. It would look horrible for them and for the league for them to go shopping themselves around until they get further along in the process, especially given that they'd be courting mid-major cities, not somewhere like LA.

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla (Post 17599701)

Still don't understand why Jackson County didn't just vote to continue what they have. Why open the door like this?

Originally Posted by vonBobo (Post 17600463)

Bragging rights? Childish but that's about all a city gets from having pro sports...

As for tax revenue, no. It's well documented that cities struggle to break even on pro sports deals. Remember this business is only open about 12 days out of 365. And, most of the money spent at the stadium would have been spent in the metro anyway, it's not new money, it's just siphoning money from other businesses like the local pub or bowling alley.

It makes a lot more sense to have your neighbor pay for the stadium while you sell a few plane tickets and some bbq.