Jackson County Executive Phil Levota says he is working to keep both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals in the county as stadium discussions continue.Levota said he aims to share progress by the end of 2025.“I will continue talking to the teams even through the holidays, and celebrate the holidays, hopefully with them, and I hope we’re going to have something done by the end of the year to be announced,” he said.Earlier this month, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and House Speaker Jon Patterson met with Levota to discuss the future of the teams. Kehoe has said Jackson County remains a key part of efforts to keep the Chiefs in Missouri.The Royals’ options seem to have narrowed to three locations: Johnson County, Kansas; downtown Kansas City; and Clay County, Missouri. The Chiefs are expected to decide between renovating Arrowhead Stadium or building a new stadium on the Kansas side. The State of Kansas’ STAR bonds package is expected to expire at the end of the year.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
Jackson County Executive Phil Levota says he is working to keep both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals in the county as stadium discussions continue.
Levota said he aims to share progress by the end of 2025.
“I will continue talking to the teams even through the holidays, and celebrate the holidays, hopefully with them, and I hope we’re going to have something done by the end of the year to be announced,” he said.
Earlier this month, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and House Speaker Jon Patterson met with Levota to discuss the future of the teams.
Kehoe has said Jackson County remains a key part of efforts to keep the Chiefs in Missouri.
The Royals’ options seem to have narrowed to three locations: Johnson County, Kansas; downtown Kansas City; and Clay County, Missouri.
The Chiefs are expected to decide between renovating Arrowhead Stadium or building a new stadium on the Kansas side.
The State of Kansas’ STAR bonds package is expected to expire at the end of the year.