Sparky’s Got a Lawyer

Supporters of an off-leash dog park in Waldo are accusing the Kansas City, Missouri, parks board of violating Missouri’s Sunshine Law in the hopes of rescinding a controversial vote that put a sudden end to their efforts.

On August 28, the parks board enacted new guidelines for off-leash dog parks. The guidelines state that dog parks belong in the city’s regional parks, effectively canceling the effort the set aside a portion of Sunnyside Park in Waldo for dogs and their owners.

The parks board put the new guidelines on the agenda on short notice and did not allow public comment on the item. Dog-park supporters were outraged. Now they’ve got lawyer.