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What's the price for keeping KC major league?

Architechts drawing of the rolling positioned between Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums.
Architechts drawing of the rolling positioned between Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums.

By Maria Carter

Kansas City, MO – On April 4th, Jackson County voters will head to the polls to consider two tax measures, a 3/8th cent sales tax and a use tax.

Stadium supporters say massive upgrades and a rolling roof will keep the Royals and Chiefs in town, create economic development, and help Kansas City maintain the cachet of being a big league city.

Opponents say the measures will do little to benefit the local economy and take the emphasis away from other priorities like a crumbling infrastructure.

KCUR's Maria Carter reports.

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