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Posts Tagged ‘Jackson County’

Jackson County Legislature Defies Frank White to put Chiefs and Royals Stadium Funding on Ballot

By | January 22, 2024 | 0
A view from the east of a possible Royals ballpark in the East Village area of downtown.

Jackson County voters in April will vote on whether to renew a crucial stadium sales tax for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.

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Concern Chiefs May Bolt to Kansas Prompts County Town Hall

By | December 5, 2023 | 1
Aerial view of Truman Sports Complex

Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca has scheduled a community meeting to discuss the future of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals at Truman Sports Complex.

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Missouri Counties Want to Freeze Seniors’ Property Tax Assessments, But Aren’t Sure They Can

By | October 16, 2023 | 0
A row of homes.

Many Missouri counties are confused by a new state law designed to give seniors relief from soaring property tax assessments.

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Jackson County Freezes Property Taxes for Seniors After Controversial Assessments

By | September 18, 2023 | 3
This house on the Westside saw its property tax assessment skyrocket in recent years, making it difficult for the owner to pay.

Thousands of senior citizens in Jackson County will soon be eligible for a property tax break, following this year’s most recent assessments.

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Royals Stadium Negotiations at Standstill With Jackson County

By | July 27, 2023 | 0
Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. when he was named to the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame.

The Kansas City Royals are frustrated by Jackson County Executive Frank White’s slow response to a “term sheet” for a new downtown ballpark plan sent in June.

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