Stadium Voter Approval Ballot Question

At a glance

• What: Ordinance 260858 calls an April 6, 2027 election on whether to bar city officers, agents and employees from advancing a plan to design or build certain stadiums or arenas without a majority of voters approving it, with penalties for violations, effective only if voters approve.
• Where it stands: Passed as amended on October 1, 2026, 11 to 1 (McManus excused).
• Next: Election on April 6, 2027.

Council action, October 1, 2026

• Special Committee for Legal Review recommended advance and do pass, debate. Sponsor was the Director of the Law Department.
• Amendment, advance and final passage each carried 11 to 1; O'Neill voted no each time and McManus was excused.
• The minutes do not record the text of the amendment or the debate.

Sources

• City Council meeting minutes, October 1, 2026: https://kansascity.legistar1.com/kansascity/meetings/2026/10/19521_M_Council_26-10-01_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-10-01 - City Council

Passed as amended, 11 to 1 (O'Neill no, McManus excused).