Tax Breaks or Kids? KC’s Tough Choice | Kansas City News

Kansas City’s Port Authority just approved a $1.5 billion tax incentive for Gillon Property Group to redevelop the Country Club Plaza — sparking outrage from Parents for KC Kids, who argue public money is being funneled to wealthy developers instead of schools. Originally set to slash school district revenue in half, the deal was softened after pressure — now property owners pay current assessments plus 2% annually starting 2027. Still, parents say it’s not enough, warning kids are paying the price for development priorities and demanding greater accountability over how taxpayer dollars are spent. 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/ff381caf358cee71