Public Hearings Underway in Olathe, KCK over Districts for Chiefs Stadium, HQ

Public hearings underway in Olathe, KCK over districts for Chiefs stadium, HQ

Residents in Kansas City, Kansas, and Olathe got a chance to offer their input Tuesday night on the creation of special districts to help fund a new Chiefs stadium and headquarters.

Chiefs stadium tax districts raise concerns for nearby residents in Kansas City, Kansas, Olathe

Leaders in Olathe and Wyandotte County both plan to have public hearings Tuesday night on two very similar local tax ordinances involving the Kansas City Chiefs.

Olathe approves deal pledging local tax dollars to Chiefs deal

Olathe Mayor John Bacon addressed the City Council Chambers at the beginning of last night’s City Council meeting. “The Chiefs are moving to Kansas,” he said. A mixture of claps and boos came in response. Every seat was taken, and dozens more residents stood in the back of the room. The meeting’s attendees were lively — sometimes interrupting city councilmembers who spoke in favor of the partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs. Ultimately, the O…

Unified Government to Hear Public Input on Proposed STAR Bond Stadium Deal

There’s no shortage of excitement around the possibility of bringing the Kansas City Chiefs across the state line into Kansas. A major stadium project could bring national attention, new development and plenty of cheers. But for many Wyandotte County residents, the bigger question goes beyond football. Would this be a true net win for the county and its residents — or would the biggest benefits flow mainly to an already wealthy ownership group? …