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Jackson County voters: Tell us why you voted no on the Royals and Chiefs stadiums | Opinion

We want to hear your reasons for turning down the tax extension.
We want to hear your reasons for turning down the tax extension. USA Today Sports

I’ll be honest: I suspected Question 1 for an extension of the sales tax that keeps Kauffman and Arrowhead stadiums going might be defeated Tuesday night. But I was shocked that it went down in flames.

Obviously, something about the teams’ ambitious plans didn’t sit well with Jackson County voters. And we want to hear your reasons for your no vote — and what the Royals and Chiefs might have done differently to change your mind.

Send us a letter to the editor using the form here. I’ll pick the best for a special edition of letters.

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