Jackson County Executive White Proposes Chiefs-Only Arrowhead Stadium Tax

Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. has proposed a new plan to keep the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium by renewing a three-eighths-cent sales tax with a new allocation structure. Under White's proposal, the Chiefs would receive only one-third of the tax revenue, about one-eighth of a cent, while the remaining funds would support health care and public safety projects, including upgrades to University Health and county facilities. This contrasts with last year's rejected proposal, which would have split the tax revenue evenly between the Chiefs and Royals to finance stadium projects. White, a former Royals player, emphasized a balanced approach that serves the community's interests and expressed support for retaining the Royals through other city efforts. The state, under Governor Mike Kehoe, has passed the Show-Me Sports Investment Act to assist stadium financing, but Kehoe has highlighted the need for fair property tax assessments alongside local support. The Chiefs, meanwhile, are exploring options including a new stadium across the state line, making negotiations on a three-way tax split challenging.