Summary
A life-size stagecoach-and-horses sculpture honoring the late Judge Jim Spears will be installed within about 90 days, with all engineering, foundation, and material costs now covered through donations and a new CBID contribution.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
CBID pledged up to $10,000; total project value estimated at $150,000–$200,000 largely through donations.
Downtown visitors and the legacy of Judge Jim Spears.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Central Business Improvement District - Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026
The Butterfield Trail Monument sculpture is finished and fully donated at zero cost to the district. Installation awaits the foundation work, with a public dedication possible by the end of September.
Central Business Improvement District - Regular Meeting - May 21, 2026
A life-size stagecoach-and-horses sculpture honoring the late Judge Jim Spears will be installed within about 90 days, with all engineering, foundation, and material costs now covered through donations and a new CBID contribution.
Central Business Improvement District - Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026
The board was scheduled to discuss a materials quote for the Butterfield Trails sculpture, a public art project downtown. The quote would shape the project's cost and next steps.
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