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Learn more about the 40-year tax bill that is on the Jackson County ballot this April, and what a vote NO will do to preserve small businesses and the future of the arts in the Crossroads District.

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The Royals chose a stadium site but still haven't made a deal with workers... or the Crossroads

The Crossroads, where more than a dozen businesses would get demolished, wants promises of its own. However, no compensation has been proposed, and local business owners want answers.

Vote NO on the new Royals Stadium in the Crossroads, Kansas City 2024

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The Least Credible Threat to Move a Sports Team in History

The Kansas City Chiefs’ owner must think his fans are very stupid...these guys aren't going anywhere.

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Nervous about all of the vote yes signs? dont be.

The opposition is canvassing neighborhoods by recruiting people with promises of quick, easy cash. But don't be discouraged - it's easy to flood neighborhoods with unlimited funding.

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Kansas City Reddit

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Kansas City coalition leaves Royals stadium talks after team slashes housing promises

Members of the Jackson County Community Benefits Coalition have dropped out because the Royals watered down key demands for housing protections, childcare and transportation.

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The Royals ask taxpayers to give them $1 billion. Then ask for additional $700 million…maybe more?

Experts warn that lack of transparency could lead to extra spending on unnecessary upgrades…That lack of transparency, experts say, could lead to more lavish spending .

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Kansas City Star

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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas expects to vote yes on stadium tax, but still has many questions

Call 816-513-3500, and tell the Mayor Lucas how important it is to promote a NO vote on April 2nd.

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The Royals pledged a robust stadium community benefits agreement. But where is it?

The Royals first advertised a vision of downtown baseball 15 months ago. Majority owner John Sherman introduced the project with an 11 minute speech.

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Kansas City Star

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KC Curveball: The Costs to Come after the vote

If voters OK sales taxes for a ballpark, Royals will ask the city and state for up to $700 million more.

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The Royals want your tax dollars: What to know before the April 2 vote

Have the Royals proved that they need public dollars? Who would own the stadium? And what happens if they go under?

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Wait until you hear what the Kansas City Royals want to do

Yet another billionaire owner demands money and property to build a new stadium — and bulldoze a thriving local business community

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Statement from the Crossroads Community Board

We look forward to continuing conversations with our community, and beginning concrete dialogues with the county, the city, and the Royals organization.

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Questions Surround Royals, Chiefs Stadium Sales Tax

Early voting on the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs stadium sales tax is underway in Jackson County, but there are still plenty of questions remaining.

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KC Royals Face New Stadium Opposition

A political committee has formed to fight the stadium sales tax extension. The Committee Against New Royals Stadium Taxes filed paperwork with the Missouri Ethics Commission this week.

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Crossroads Stadium would demolish several blocks

Their new stadium would replace the former Star printing press, but it would also take over blocks currently occupied by small businesses.

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Mixed reactions to proposed Kansas City Royals stadium

Royals' decision to build a new stadium in downtown Kansas City's Crossroads neighborhood are mixed.

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Kansas City Royals Downtown Ballpark Targets Crossroads

Project Includes Six Blocks Near Power & Light District, T-Mobile Center where local businesses will have to be demolished.

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‘I’ll fight for it’: Business owners in Crossroads vow to save livelihoods amid Royals’ stadium plans

The Royals proposed move will have to buy and demolish a handful of buildings that are currently occupied by local businesses.

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Royals start campaign committee to promote stadium tax ballot question

On Thursday, the team donated $500,000 to its own cause, according to a filing with the Missouri Ethics Commission.

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Jackson County leaders override White’s veto, putting stadium tax on ballot

The decision to fund the new stadium is in the hands of the voters this April. Learn more about the ballot and how we got here.

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Crossroads Business Owners: Last to Know, First to Go

'Out of touch’ KC Royals ballpark plan leaves Crossroads small biz owners feeling betrayed

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