Mayor James is hoping voters see the need to modernize an airport that he contends has outlived its usefulness. The tight margin indicates the vote could go either way.
KMBC reports a September poll found 51 percent of 503 likely voters favored a new terminal, while 45 percent were against. It’s thought the turnout could be as low as 10 percent of the city’s 300,000 registered voters. The examination concludes that a November election in a city used to citywide votes in April could depress turnout. Paul, Las Vegas and Charlotte.Īn analysis by KMBC-TV says voter turnout will likely be the key factor in whether or not the airport renovation is passed. It says the top ten destinations from Kansas City International are Atlanta, Denver, Chicago-O’Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago-Midway, Dallas-Love, Phoenix, Minneapolis/St. And that’s where we get on and go to the next stop.”Īccording to the website, the facility’s largest carriers are Southwest Airlines, with 68 daily flights, and Delta Air Lines, which serves 10 destinations non-stop. “We want to build an airport where the airlines want to bring transfers in, because we know that as many transfers as they may bring in, those planes have to be going someplace else. Mayor James wants the airport to be an attractive option for airlines to expand their service, thus providing more travel destinations for the city.
Other revenue sources such as parking fees could be used to subsidize the terminal. A campaign supporting the project contends costs would be paid for with no tax dollars, but instead would be financed the fees airlines pay. That’s a problem.”Įstimates for renovating the airport with a new single terminal peg the price at $1 billion. “We’re the largest city in the country without a direct flight to Europe. “They need a robust international flight,” said James. He told Missourinet Kansas City needs to new facility because it’s falling behind other major metro areas for air travel.
Kansas City Mayor Sly James is covering as many bases as possible to promote a Tuesday ballot measure for a new terminal at the city’s international airport.
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