In an effort to join cities across the country that are removing confederate monuments, I, Treasurer Tishaura O. Jones, believe that this monument has no place in Forest Park and needs to be removed and should have been done so years ago.



Since the City has cited a lack of funds as a reason for not removing the monument, I decided to launch a campaign to help raise the funds needed to remove the Confederate Memorial from Forest Park.



Funds raised will go towards efforts to move the monument to a more appropriate place, instead of a public park where it currently resides.



I have received an offer to move the monument for the amount I am attempting to raise. As soon as it is approved, the funds will be released to the city to assist with relocation expenses. Presently, I am not at liberty to state who the offer is from, due to it's pending approval. But please know that the offer is legitimate.

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