Abarca Removed Amid Corruption Claims | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Manny Abarca, Jackson County Legislator and former school board member, was ousted as chair by a 7-1 vote just days after accusing colleagues of corruption — claiming he was offered $10K for a vote and that staff and another legislator were involved, with one placed on administrative leave. Abarca attempted to call an emergency meeting and labeled his removal an “attempted coup,” but lawmakers said it stemmed from leadership clashes, not his allegations. A third-party criminal probe is now underway to investigate his claims, marking his third formal inquiry since taking office. Abarca’s…