TOPEKA, Kan. — At the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual Conference this week in Topeka, Tom Brown, mayor of McPherson, was named as the 2018 recipient of the E.A. Mosher Excellence in Local Government Award.

The award is presented to an elected city official who has demonstrated outstanding service to their city, promoted positive inter-governmental relations, and had an active commitment to the League.

According to officials, Mayor Brown was nominated for the award because he is a consummate champion for local government and puts passion into everything he does for the McPherson community.

He has served as McPherson’s mayor since 2009.