Mayor Andrew Dawson

The candidates included: Cheryl Ames, Virginia Kaye Brainard, Adam Porter and Jason Michael Joy, in that order.

It was noted by Mayor Dawson that the cost of the armored vehicle is $299,950, and the transportation cost is $7,980 on top of that. He also noted that $50,000 in restricted safety equipment funds were secured.

Mayor Dawson signed a collective bargaining agreement on Monday morning with FOP #16.

At the suggestion of First Ward Councilman Tom Oldham, the Sedalia City Council said yes to a new four-way stop at West 3rd and South Park, at the entrance to Liberty Park.

Sedalia Mayor Andrew Dawson was joined by members of Scouting America on Monday morning in the Council Chambers as the Mayor proclaimed Feb. 1-8 as Scouting Week.

A special veto override session attended by seven of the Sedalia City Council members produced seven no votes on Monday at the Municipal Building.

The tax increase proposal has a deadline of Tuesday, Jan. 28 to get it on the April ballot.

Mayor Andrew Dawson recommended Matthew Wirt as Interim City Administrator during the City Council meeting held on Monday, December 16.

City Administrator Kelvin Shaw, a driving force behind Sedalia’s progress over the past decade, has announced his intention to retire in one year.

Hotel Bothwell, the City of Sedalia and Sedalia Main Streets will sponsor the annual Hotel Bothwell Thanksgiving Night Lighting and Fireworks Thursday, Nov. 28.