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\u201cI think it’s unfortunate that the mayor and my colleagues who are supporting this measure are doing it behind closed doors without a vote of the people, and that they’re not valuing the sentiment. And what really is the respect of the voters? The voters made their voices clear. And as elected officials, we should respect those voters.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014 Jonathan Duncan, Kansas City Councilman<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
What\u2019s next<\/h2>\n
Councilman Duncan believes it would take about 2,200 petition signatures to get the stadium funding plan on the ballot for a public vote. However, he has not indicated if a petition drive has begun.<\/p>\n
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The takeaway<\/h2>\n
The push for a public vote on the Royals stadium plan highlights the ongoing debate over using taxpayer money to fund professional sports facilities. While the city has unveiled a funding plan, some elected officials believe voters should have a direct say after rejecting a similar proposal in the recent past.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n