NEW KCMO CITY MANAGER SEARCH UNDERWAY BEHIND THE SCENES!!! FRONT-RUNNERS REVEALED!!!

An important tidbit found its way into our filthy hands this weekend . . . City Hall gossip and a glimpse at power shifting at 12th & Oak has been the topic of a great deal of speculation and even more chatter this week.

The basics . . .

KCMO INSIDERS UNDERTAKE CLANDESTINE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT CITY MANAGER AMID CONTROVERSY INVOLVING CURRENT HONCHO BRIAN PLATT!!!

From allegations about lying to local media to beef involving a former employee and community outcry . . . It's fair to say that the city manager has endured more than his fair share of challenges during his tenure . . . That now seems to be coming to an end.

Here's the word . . .

"Of course we're going in a new direction. There is only one swing vote remaining and I think there's an urge to start fresh for the next council. The only thing that's holding everyone up is that, of course, we want to pick the new city manager ahead of a 'nationwide search' that'll just be for show." 

Even better . . .

KICK-ASS TKC TIPSTERS have a line on that game as well . . . To start the bidding . . . 

Kansas City Public Works Director Michal Shaw seems to be the favorite for the CM job . . .

The dark horse and choice of the Northland is also gaining traction this week . . . 

Water Services dude Wes Minder's name keeps coming up given his many fans. 

Again . . . 

Current CM Brian Platt is a VERY SMART DUDE who has outlasted his harshest critics. However, the final power move from more than a few termed-out council members might be an effort to send the embattled New Jersey transplant packing.

Developing . . .