Fort Scott city officials visit Nation’s Capitol to encourage legislators to invest in community

Fort Scott city staff visit the Nation’s Capitol encouraging legislators to invest in the community.

The Community Development Director, Robert Uhler says the trip was to raise awareness about the Southeast Kansas town at both a state and federal level.

He met multiple federal legislators, including senators Jerry Moran and Pat Roberts, and state representatives Steve Watkins and Roger Marshal. Uhler pushed for more funding towards the many historical sites in the region, in hopes of keeping Fort Scott’s history alive.