As plans for a new Chiefs domed stadium, headquarters, and practice facility move forward, some key local voices may be involved in running those facilities. Tuesday night, the Kansas House of Representatives approved a bill to create the Kansas Sports Authority to operate those facilities. The Chiefs plan to build their stadium and entertainment complex in Kansas City, Kansas and their headquarters and practice facility in Olathe. An amendment approved as part of the bill would include the mayors of both KCK and Olathe as voting members on the 11-member sports authority board. “We are glad the legislature is being considerate of our local community. We appreciate the representation,” said Unified Government Mayor/CEO Christal Watson in a statement Wednesday.
“I think it’s only appropriate that the mayors, the leaders of the community have a say,” said Tom Burroughs, a former Kansas state lawmaker and Wyandotte County Commissioner who’s been involved in the Chiefs move to Kansas.
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