Johnson County voters defeated a $75 million dollar bond issue which would have constructed 24 soccer fields, a recreation center, and other associated features in south Overland Park. The final vote was 64.20% (116,496) opposed to 35.80% (64,960) in favor.

Opponents of the issue questioned the cost and location of the fields and the lack of transparency in the process. Proponents heavily outspent their critics with estimates of well over $500,000 being spent in support of the soccer fields.

Johnson County Park & Rec should work with citizens to come up with a new proposal that focuses on just soccer fields for the kids. The new proposal should not be tied to a Wizards stadium and retail nor should it be on land planned for residential.

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