Mayor Bill Baird is in his second term as mayor of Lee’s Summit. First elected in 2018, and reelected in 2022, Mayor Baird is the 42nd mayor of Lee’s Summit. As mayor his priorities are public safety, healthy and balanced economic development, infrastructure and reinvestment in Lee’s Summit’s award-winning downtown.

Lee's Summit has experienced significant growth and transformation under Mayor Baird’s leadership. He led the development of key initiatives including the Ignite! Strategic Plan, public safety investments, infrastructure improvements, technology adoption and increased City employee compensation. Baird has championed the construction and investment of Green Street, a mixed-use development in the heart of Lee’s Summit’s downtown. During his tenure, the city has attracted over $3 billion in new construction projects, creating thousands of jobs in various sectors. These initiatives have contributed to Lee's Summit's reputation as a thriving community with a strong economy, high quality of life and commitment to public safety.

Mayor Baird has a distinguished career in real estate. He is a commercial real estate broker and owner of Baird Realty Group and is active in various real estate organizations. He served on the Heartland MLS Board from 2008 to 2013, including a term as board president in 2012.

As a longstanding resident of Lee's Summit, Baird has demonstrated a commitment to community service. He served on the Lee’s Summit R-7 Business Roundtable, Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation Board and was elected to the Lee’s Summit R-7 Board in 2014. He is actively involved in local organizations such as the Rotary and the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce.

Mayor Baird and his wife Hillory have two grown children, Bailey and Grant. In his free time, he enjoys sports and travel. He's inspired by the movie "It's a Wonderful Life," believing that every action affects others and strives to impact his community positively.