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The Royals and Chiefs respond to Jackson County Executive Frank White’s veto of the sales tax extension for the stadiums.

In a letter sent late Friday to attorneys for the county legislature, obtained by The Star, the teams insist the “unresolved” issues on their projects are actually resolved. Or close to it.

They noted the letter of intent they sent back the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority (JCSCA) reflects agreement on major items, but also wrote,

“The teams are disappointed in the County Executive’s veto of the Ordinance which would deny the voters the opportunity to decide whether to retain the Chiefs and Royals in Jackson County for the long term.