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By yesterday, the District of Columbia received 8 proposals (see the Washington Times article) for private financing of the new baseball stadium for the Washington Nationals (couldn’t they come up with a better name? The Post has been calling them the “Nats” in some headlines). If any of the proposals are approved, they could reduce the tax the city will impose to build the stadium for the team.
Meanwhile, Kansas City is considering a new sales tax for maintenance of the Truman Sports Complex, home of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals. If the county doesn’t pay for the upgrade, the teams would be allowed to move.
Publicly Funded Stadiums
Posted by Demian Brady - January 19, 2005Thoughts? Add Comment -
Bob T. said on Mar 08 2005 at 7:52am
I, for one, have voted in favor of my last tax issue in Kansas City or Jackson county. They imply on the ballot of a purpose for the taxation then direct the funds elseware.
Chiefs & Royals ? If we must have a tax to keep them, let it be a users tax. Those who want them can pay for them. Otherwise, don't let the door hit them on the butt as they leave.