Royals Stadium Vote Heads to Voters | Kansas City News

Kansas City’s push for a public vote on funding a new Royals stadium is heating up, with Missouri Workers Power demanding a citywide referendum in April 2027 after gathering enough signatures to bypass the council. If approved, the measure would require voter approval for any future large entertainment venues—like the Starlight Theater or Kauffman Center—to be built or expanded, framing it as a battle against corporate interests. But Mayor Quinton Lucas remains defiant, insisting the city’s commitment to the $1.9 billion stadium stands firm, especially after council already approved $600 million and plans to move forward with rezoning this week. With 11 council members already on board, the political landscape is tense, as the city charter could let officials override voter decisions if they agree. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c1d6ff7b7c4d083