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Sherah Owen urges large flag display for America 250 to honor veterans and promote New Albany
Summary
Public commenter Sherah Owen proposed planting roughly 200–250 flags along the highway and in Betterman's Park for the America 250 celebration, saying the display would honor veterans and draw visitors to New Albany.
Sherah Owen asked the council to support a large flag display to mark America 250, describing a plan for roughly 200–250 flags along the highway and in Betterman's Park to honor veterans and draw attention to New Albany. "New Albany, Mississippi loves America. We love the people who are defending America," Owen said, arguing the sight of flags would reach the many travelers who pass the town.
Owen said the idea was inspired by a display she saw in Marlton, Arkansas, and suggested flags could be purchased by veterans’ families and placed in permanent stands with a directory that lets donors locate specific flags. She and a collaborator, Sam Pritmore, have discussed the plan for several years and intend to present a formal plan later; at this meeting she was planting the idea rather than asking for funding.
The mayor thanked Owen for her presentation. The proposal received no formal vote; Owen said a more detailed plan and cost estimate would be brought to the council in the future.
