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Kansas City council members learned that Brian Platt was going to be recommended for the city manager's job after a Jersey City publication leaked the news. Since then, there have been allegations of racial discrimination and an expedited start date.
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The new city manager’s hiring has underscored racial divisions on the Kansas City Council.
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The vote, which fell largely along racial lines, comes after a 13-month hiring process, capped off by a bumpy final week.