# Whistleblower Sues KC Mayor Over Retaliation | 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: 2026-09-04T03:54:38+00:00
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A whistleblower lawsuit rocks Kansas City as Keema McCoy alleges she was retaliated against after reporting political campaign messages she received as a city employee. Demoted to a 311 call center role in February 2026 — just after raising concerns — McCoy claims Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw not only dismissed her complaints but actively undermined her, shifting her duties to a contractor who’s a close friend of Parks-Shaw. The suit also accuses Parks-Shaw of spreading damaging rumors about McCoy and locking her email at her direction — actions McCoy says violate Missouri’s whistleblower protections. Now campaigning for mayor, Parks-Shaw faces mounting scrutiny as McCoy seeks $25,000 and other damages, arguing her demotion was illegal retaliation. The case is now pending in Jackson County Circuit Court. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/a8ecd8b8f1df1ec6

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