# Commissioners vs Staff Power Struggle | Kansas City News

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-06-29T05:28:03+00:00
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Douglas County’s elected commissioners are locked in a fiery debate over who really runs the show: the staff or the voters’ representatives. Commissioner Erica Anderson and challenger Kirsten Kuhn accuse county administrator Sarah Plinsky of withholding critical info and steering decisions behind the scenes, while Gene Dorsey rails against her control over meeting agendas. Veteran Commissioner Patrick Kelly pushes back, arguing commissioners retain ultimate authority and can override staff through the meeting process. Opponent Milton Scott warns the commission is too often just rubber-stamping staff proposals, calling for greater accountability. Beyond the power struggle, candidates also clashed over eviction legal aid versus rental assistance and fiercely opposed proposed data centers, vowing to block them. With primaries just months away, this isn’t just about who gets the job—it’s about who gets to lead. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c04329655ec36906

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