McKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The McKinney City Council announced on Thursday that it has formed an Ad Hoc Advisory Board to provide advice and oversight to staff research related to the historical context, appropriateness, and relevancy of the James W. Throckmorton statue located in front of the McKinney Performing Arts Center in downtown McKinney.
The announcement comes amid calls to remove the statue over ties to the Confederacy. Throckmorton was a Confederate General from McKinney.
The Advisory Board consists of 11 members including seven appointed by City Council and one member each from the Arts Commission Board, Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Main Street Board, and Collin County Historical Commission.
Staff for the Advisory Board consists of representatives from Planning, Main Street, Neighborhood Services, Historic Preservation, GIS and other departments as needed.
The Advisory Board will participate in a series of three meetings in August and September. Meetings will be televised and open to the public. The final meeting will include a public comment period. Meeting dates will be published on the city’s website. Staff will present its findings for City Council review and determination in October.
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