Wyandotte County Commissioners Vote on STAR Bond Ordinance for New Chiefs Stadium

Unified Government votes to approve STAR bonds district for Chiefs stadium, entertainment district

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday approved to participate in a state-approved STAR bond project for the Chiefs stadium and entertainment district in Wyandotte County.

Kansas City Announces $1.8B Decision for Chiefs’ Stadium After Clark Hunt’s HQ Plans Approved

Kansas City finalizes a $1.8B stadium funding plan for the Chiefs following approval of Clark Hunt’s headquarters proposal.

Wyandotte County commissioners vote on STAR Bond ordinance for new Chiefs stadium

Commissioners in Wyandotte County voted 7-3 Thursday night to use local tax revenue to help pay off a new domed stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Clearing Up the Chiefs Stadium Vote: What Wyandotte County Approved

Commissioners Andrew Davis, Jim Lopez, and Gayle Stites voted against the ordinance, citing concerns about the speed of the process, unanswered questions, and long-standing inequities in investment across Wyandotte County. Supporters of the ordinance emphasized that the vote was not an endorsement of every detail of the project. Instead, they described it as a strategic decision to ensure the Unified Government retained leverage and a formal rol…

What Is Kansas City’s $1.8B Plan for the Chiefs’ Stadium After Clark Hunt’s HQ Approval?

Arrowhead Stadium (Image Credits: Imagn) Kansas City has officially taken a massive step toward reshaping the future of the Kansas City Chiefs. Following the approval of Clark Hunt’s new headquarters plans, city leaders and the franchise revealed a $1.8 billion stadium redevelopment vision that would modernize the Chiefs’ home while keeping the team firmly rooted in Missouri. The announcement signals one of the largest sports infrastructure inve…

Unified Government OKs hundreds of millions for Chiefs stadium

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County has approved what could be a $450 million incentive package to help finance a new stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs.   The Chiefs are building a 65,000-seat, $3 billion domed stadium that is expected to be ready for the 2031 season. The stadium and an adjacent $325 million entertainment district are expected to take up about 235 acres near the Kansas Speedway.  Takeaways The Unified Government pledge…