Webb City officials swear in a new councilperson tonight at their bi-weekly meeting.
It’s one of many items on the agenda as the community makes final preparations for this weekend's Cruise-A-Palooza Festival. KRPS's Fred Fletcher-Fierro has more.
Last month the council accepted the resignation of 3rd Ward councilperson Jonathon Shull who no longer meets the residency requirement due to taking a job out of state.
As a result, Webb City Mayor Lynn Ragsdale nominated Brad Baker to serve the remaining time of Schull’s term running through April 2025. Schull was reelected for a third, two-year term this past April.
Tonight the council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for Baker. Also, Webb City staff during their monthly meeting with officials from the Farmers Market discussed the possibility of paving the parking lot south of the pavilions. It’s estimated to cost between $80,000 - $90,000 to complete the project.
Council will continue to discuss the project and decide whether to use city funds or the remaining ARPA money. And a Webb City tradition is being held this weekend. Cruise-A-Poolza at King Jack Park kicks off Friday at noon, until Sunday at 10 pm. Over 80 vendors have signed up to attend.
Festival Organizers are dedicating the proceeds from Friday night's main stage show to the family of Corporal Jacob Williams.
There will also be commemorative T-Shirts available for sale during the festival with all proceeds going to William's family.
Corporal Williams died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound last week.
For 89 9 KRPS News, I’m Fred Fletcher-Fierro
