Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca Fires Back At Critics

Tonight we wanted to share a surprising ON RECORD quote and statement from an elected local official amid so much social media criticism. 

Most Kansas City voters have noticed the news report trouble for Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca and seem to understand that there's two sides to every story and domestic drama can be difficult and torrid when shared with strangers. 

However . . .  

Here's what voters might consider . . .

DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADERS SEEMS TO BE TARGETING MANNY AND NOW HE'S PUSHING BACK!!!

Again . . . 

We assumed our conversations with Manny were off the record but this message contains a note for a quote and it's worth reading to get a REAL glimpse at how local politics works . . . 

And so here's the word . . . 

"Honestly, for the record: Politics is not a business for the faint of heart and like the ocean, when there’s blood in the water sharks large and small circle to take their pound of flesh. 

"I expected more from several proclaimed 'democrats' who are wiling to allow the court of public opinion to determine the fate of someone who has invested decades in the work of this party, and of our community. 

"For me, the most important thing to me is focusing on my family. "

"When I believe my work at the County is impeded by personal accusations, I will gladly step aside but too many taxpayers have and continue to rely on me to fight for their best interest, fight Frank White’s corrupt regime and ultimately to make this county a better place."

"Everything else is just a distraction."

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