Jackson County Democratic Committee (MO)

37th Annual Truman Gala

Truman Gala 2024 is Sold Out! We still have a small number of "Standing room only" seats available that will include access to the social hour at 6pm and a seat for the program but no dinner. Thank you to the overwhelming support for this event!


We are happy to bring the Gala back to the Lower Exhibition Hall inside of Municipal Auditorium this year. The VIP reception begins at 5 PM, the Social Hour at 6 PM and the dinner & program start at 7 PM.


Email tyler@Jacksoncodems.org or call at 816-812-0411 with any questions.


Speakers and Honorees including:

Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II

Mayor Quinton Lucas

MO Democratic Chair Russ Carnahan

Truman Man of the Year - Jerome Barnes

Truman Women of the Year - Jessica Podhola

Ronnie Depasco Public Service Award - Ingrid Burnett

Sybil Daniels Young Democrat Award - Rebeca Amezcua Hogan

Senator Harry Wiggins Award for Best Democratic Organization - South KC Dems

"Dutch" Newman Award - Lisa Pelofsky

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