Royals’ Future Uncertain After Sales Tax Plan Rejection by Voters

The Kansas City Royals’ future is uncertain after the rejection of a sales tax plan for a new stadium by voters. There are concerns that the team could potentially leave Missouri for Kansas, with team owner John Sherman’s wife stating that both teams have been working on getting a new location approved for two years.

Following the defeat of the sales tax referendum by Jackson County voters, it is unsure what steps the teams will take next. The proposed plan would have funded a new downtown ballpark for the Royals and renovations to Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The lack of support from the voters has raised questions about the future of the teams in Missouri.

Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca expressed concerns that there may be limited options moving forward after the rejection of the sales tax plan. Both he and Marny Sherman believe that the vote could potentially lead to the teams leaving Missouri. The current leases for the Royals and Chiefs expire in 2031, leaving uncertainty about their future locations.

While Marny Sherman’s remarks were made in a personal capacity and not as an official statement from the Royals, it is clear that discussions about the future of the teams are ongoing. The organization is exploring all possibilities before making any decisions about their future locations. The vote has sparked a debate about