Have YOU ever wondered...
- How does the City of Lee's Summit work and how does it impact your neighborhood?
- Who can become a councilmember?
- Where does the City get our water?
- How is the City budget created?
- Who fixes potholes?
- How can I get involved?
The City's Citizens Leadership Academy is an interactive program that will help answer those questions and more! Tour facilities and learn about the inner workings of city government from City leaders and elected officials. Participants will attend seven sessions, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at various City locations. Sessions begin in January and conclude in May.
2027 Citizens Leadership Academy Schedule
All sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
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Session
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Date
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Location
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1
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January 9
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Green Street Market (209 SE Green Street)
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2
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January 23
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Water Facility (1200 SE Hamblen Road)
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3
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February 6
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Police Department Training Room (10 NE Tudor Road)
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4
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February 20
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Fire Station #7 (2150 SW Scherer Road)
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5
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March 6
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Joint Operations Center (1001 NW Main Street)
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6
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March 20
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Maintenance Facility (1971 SE Hamblen Road)
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7
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April 3
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Kansas City-Lee's Summit Regional Airport (2740 NE Hagan Rd)
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8
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April 17
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Gamber Center (4 SE Independence Avenue)
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9
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May 1
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City Hall (220 SE Green Steet)
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Eligibility
The Citizens Leadership Academy is open to Lee's Summit residents and business owners. There is no fee for participation. Applicants must be able to attend all sessions. Please do not apply if you have previously participated in Citizen's Leadership Academy.
Application
There will be space for 20 participants in the 2027 Citizens Leadership Academy class. Applications are due by December 5.