Michael Bushnell
Publisher
Jackson County Legislative Chair Jeanie Lauer, along with Vice Chair Megan Marshall, announced on Thursday that a public hearing would be held regarding the site selected by the Kansas City Royals organization for their new stadium.
The session is slated for 3pm this coming Monday, March 11th, in the legislative assembly area on the second floor of the downtown courthouse at 415 E. 12th street.
The hearing, according to the press release from the county, is “critical” and “will serve as a forum for residents, property owners, business owners and all interested parties to voice their concerns, insights and thoughts regarding the proposal for a new Jackson County sales tax to fund a new downtown stadium.”
The release goes on to state that the new stadium proposal “calls for careful consideration and open discussion of the project’s implications.”
Michael Bushnell
For 26 years, Michael has been the Publisher of Kansas City’s Northeast News. His journey at Northeast News began when he became the President of the Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood, serving two terms totaling ten years.
In 1996, Michael left his corporate communications job to become the Executive Director of the Northeast Chamber of Commerce. During this time, he discovered the local community newspaper was for sale.
In 1998, Michael and his wife Christine bought The Northeast News, turning it into a community news source. In 2021, Michael transitioned the publication from for-profit to non-profit, securing its future and opening doors to grants and sponsorships for non-profit newsrooms.
Outside of community reporting, Michael and Chris enjoy traveling in their toy hauler with their Harley and News Dog, Ella the Destroyer.
Michael’s journey clearly depicts his dedication to the Historic Northeast community, ensuring that news stories are told with truth.
Michael Bushnell
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