City commission appoints new mayor

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

By Jason E. Silvers

New Fort Scott Mayor Tim VanHoecke, right, speaks after taking his seat as mayor during Tuesday night’s meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission. At left is former Mayor Tracy Dancer.

Jason E. Silvers/Tribune photo

Although Fort Scott City Commissioners were not in unanimous agreement, a new mayor of Fort Scott was appointed Tuesday night.

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