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The Stadium Tax Debate: Keeping The Chiefs, Royals At Home Sweet Home

March 19, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
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Show-Me Institute Senior Fellow Patrick Tuohey joins Nick Haines from Kansas City PBS at a Town Hall Meeting that promises to be informative and lively!

On April 2, Jackson County voters will be asked to approve a new 3/8 percent sales tax to support “funding for park improvements consisting of Arrowhead Stadium and its surrounds, and a new Major League Baseball stadium in Jackson County.”

  • Will the city realize the economic benefits that are being promised for this investment by taxpayers?
  • What are the pros and cons and the economic risks and returns of subsidizing infrastructure for professional sports franchises?
  • Will either team, or both, consider relocating if the tax is not extended?
  • If so, what would that mean for the identity of Kansas City?

These questions and more will be discussed.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

5:30 p.m. Reception

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Town Hall Meeting

Kansas City Public Library

Truman Forum Auditorium

4801 Main Street

Kansas City, MO 64112

 

Patrick Tuohey is senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute and co-founder and policy director of the Better Cities Project. Both organizations aim to deliver the best in public policy research from around the country to local leaders, communities and voters. He works to foster understanding of the consequences — often unintended — of policies regarding economic development, taxation, education, policing, and transportation.

Read Patrick’s full bio.For a sneak peek, listen to Patrick on the Show-Me Institute podcast.

 

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  • Date: March 19, 2024
  • Time:
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Cost: Free

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