There’s no shortage of excitement around the possibility of bringing the Kansas City Chiefs across the state line into Kansas. A major stadium project could bring national attention, new development and plenty of cheers. But for many Wyandotte County residents, the bigger question goes beyond football.
Would this be a true net win for the county and its residents — or would the biggest benefits flow mainly to an already wealthy ownership group?
That question, and many others, will be at the center of a public hearing Tuesday, February 3, hosted by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. The hearing begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building, 701 N. 7th St., KCK.
The hearing will focus on a proposed ordinance that would allow the Unified Government to participate in a STAR bond project by pledging local sales and use taxes to help pay off bonds issued by the Kansas Development Finance Authority for a professional sports stadium project.
For residents who want to hear more, learn more, and voice concerns before decisions are made, this hearing represents a key opportunity.
How to Participate
Public comments will be accepted in person or through advance written submissions received by noon on the day of the hearing. Written comments must be submitted through the Unified Government’s Engage in Public Commission Meeting system. While written comments will not be read aloud, they will be included in the official record and shared with commissioners.
Those attending in person will be allowed up to two minutes to speak before the full commission. The meeting will also be streamed live on the Unified Government’s YouTube channel and available via Zoom, though public comment will not be accepted through Zoom.
Information Available Ahead of the Hearing
The Kansas Department of Commerce has posted several documents related to the proposed project, including:
- A project fact sheet
- A term sheet
- An economic impact study
Residents can find those materials on the Department of Commerce website for the proposed Chiefs-related project, which officials say outlines the financial structure and projected economic impact of the stadium development.
What The Community Voice Has Reported
As discussions around the stadium proposal have intensified, The Community Voice has published reporting aimed at helping residents cut through the hype and better understand what’s at stake.
In Chiefs Deal in Wyandotte County: What Matters, the focus is on the questions residents should be asking — from how STAR bonds work, to the risks of relying on future sales tax revenue, to whether promised economic benefits historically materialize for surrounding neighborhoods.
👉 https://www.communityvoiceks.com/2026/01/11/chiefs-deal-wyandotte-county-what-matters/
A second story, Village West, STAR Bonds and Stadium Comparisons, looks back at previous STAR bond–backed developments in Wyandotte County, including Village West, to examine what those projects delivered and where expectations didn’t match reality.
👉 https://www.communityvoiceks.com/2026/01/16/village-west-star-bonds-stadium-comparison/
Together, the stories aim to ground the current proposal in real experience — not just projections.
What Comes Next
Following Tuesday’s public hearing, the Unified Government Board of Commissioners is expected to take up the ordinance during its regular Full Commission Meeting on Thursday, February 5, also starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building.
For residents, the coming days are about more than a stadium. They are about accountability, public investment, and deciding whether this deal truly serves Wyandotte County — long after the cheers fade.
