Commissioners vs Staff Power Struggle | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 2m

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…