Kansas City Officials Address FBI Investigation Amid Retirement Announcement
KC official reiterates FBI probe at City Hall does not target her, husband

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Kansas City Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw and her husband, Michael Shaw, the city's public works director, assert they are not targets of an ongoing FBI investigation into City Hall. Michael Shaw is set to retire after nearly 30 years in city government, with the investigation reportedly focusing on city contracts and a local nonprofit leader.
- 01Ryana Parks-Shaw stated that neither she nor her husband has been subpoenaed in the FBI investigation.
- 02Michael Shaw will retire next week after nearly three decades of service in various city roles.
- 03The FBI investigation centers on city contracts and has involved interviews with former city employees.
- 04Anton Washington, a nonprofit leader, was named in the subpoena related to the investigation.
- 05City Council members praised Michael Shaw's contributions, highlighting his dedication to Kansas City.
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Kansas City Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw reiterated that she and her husband, Michael Shaw, the public works director, are not targets of an ongoing FBI investigation into City Hall. Parks-Shaw emphasized that a subpoena issued last summer did not mention them, and she has requested a city-led investigation into the matter. Michael Shaw is retiring next week after nearly 30 years in city government, a decision made amid the federal probe that has raised questions about city contracts. The investigation reportedly focuses on whether the couple misused their authority for personal gain, although no arrests or charges have been filed to date. The FBI has interviewed former city employees regarding contracts and campaign donations, with specific inquiries about the Shaws. Additionally, Anton Washington, a nonprofit leader linked to the couple, has been named in the subpoena. During a recent City Council meeting, members praised Michael Shaw for his service, noting his commitment to the community. Parks-Shaw expressed confidence in their innocence, stating, “I have nothing to fear and nothing to hide.”
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The ongoing FBI investigation could influence public trust in city governance and the upcoming mayoral election.
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