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County executive showcases WWII memorial plan and Missouri Town "sheep shindig" photos
Summary
Jackson County's executive presented slides about a proposed World War II veterans memorial he said could be built downtown for under $25,000 and previewed the Missouri Town 'sheep shindig' event with newborn lambs displayed in the slideshow.
The County Executive used his communications report to show legislators slides for a proposed World War II veterans memorial and images from a Missouri Town living‑history event.
"To get a World War 2 veterans memorial in Jackson County for under $25,000 in a park we already own downtown where it will be so visible is amazing," the County Executive said, describing the proposal as information for future legislation. He left a print slideshow on legislators' desks for follow-up.
He also described attending Missouri Town on May 2 and showed photos of newborn lambs nicknamed 'Baby Truman' and 'Baby Bess,' noting the public event will include shearing demonstrations and historical costuming. His lighthearted exchange with legislators included the executive’s remark, "I'm not strangling the lamb," when asked how he was holding the animal for photos.
The County Executive framed the memorial and the living‑history event as community engagement opportunities; no legislative action was taken on the memorial at the April 29 meeting.
