October 2020

An Oregon County judge erroneously ruled the state of Missouri must sell 625 acres next to the pristine Eleven Point River downstream from Greer Spring. The judge’s ruling threatens our beloved state park system and sets a dangerous precedent that cannot stand. Missouri needs to appeal – and appeal now.

We have seen a great deal of misinformation circulating around Amendment 3, which will be on the November ballot. In reality, this measure is an attempt by out-of-state special interests to influence the drawing of legislative districts in our state. The redistricting proposal put forth two years ago isn’t a Missouri idea, and it’s disingenuous to portray it as such. On the contrary, Amendment 3 is a proposal that was developed and written by Missourians. This proposal will give voters the opportunity to truly clean up Missouri politics.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – City Council members will receive backpay. Council members approved an ordi nance to compensate themselves for payments withheld between May 1 and July 31.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Three Excelsior Springs nonprofit organizations have been awarded Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding. The City Council approved grants to the Slightly Off Broadway Theatre, Excelsior Springs Museum and Alcoholics Anonymous in town.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – In a special Board of Education meeting, members considered one agenda item – naming the new elementary school that is going up at the intersection of Wornall and Lodwick. A committee that met twice provided input to the board on possible names.