KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Leaders from several of Kansas City's top organizations released a joint statement Monday urging "swift and decisive action" to keep the Royals and Chiefs in the area.
The statement pointed out the advantages of having two major league franchises in the area.
"All of our major league franchises are more than teams; they fuel our economy, strengthen our community, and are a beloved part of the region’s identity," the leaders stated.
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The Chiefs have won three recent Super Bowl championships, and the Royals continue to rebuild with the help of superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
The joint statement was signed by the organizations listed below:
- Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
- The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City
- Kansas City Area Development Council
- Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation
- Visit KC
Royals Chairman and CEO John Sherman released a statement of his own reacting to the plea to keep the teams in KC.
“Our ownership group is grateful for the support of this impressive coalition of civic leadership, which has come together to help us continue to thrive in the region," Sherman said. "Greater Kansas City is our team’s home. For our fans, our partners and our major league community, we want to keep it that way.”
KSHB 41 reporter Tod Palmer got a statement from the Chiefs Chairman and CEO on today's announcement.
“Our family and our organization are certainly thankful to see this support from local civic leaders in Kansas City. The Chiefs have called this our home for more than six decades, and we have made countless memories alongside generations of Chiefs fans. Working with our partners and community leaders, we remain committed to the continued growth and success of our entire region."
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