TRUTH vs. LIES
about the proposed new Royals stadium

TRUTH vs. LIES
about the proposed new Royals stadium

Lie: The 3/8 cent sales tax is not a new tax it’s just an extension of the current sales tax. 

TRUTH: The 3/8 cent sales tax on the April 2, 2024 ballot is a NEW TAX. The old tax will be repealed, and the new tax doubles the tax amount ($2 BILLION) and term length (40 YEARS).

Lie: Kauffman Stadium is in disrepair and the cost of renovations would be more than the cost of building a new stadium.

TRUTH: An engineering study was conducted by Burns & McDonnell that showed Kauffman Stadium is in “satisfactory condition.” Kauffman stadium was built in 1972, there are two other stadiums in MLB (Fenway Park and Wrigley Field) that are 60 years older than Kauffman Stadium and are not in disrepair. Arrowhead stadium is also a year older than Kauffman and only needs renovations. (Link to Burns & McDonnell report)