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, two Saturdays a month, from 8 a.m. to noon at various City facilities. Sessions begin in January and conclude in April.
2025 Citizens Leadership Academy Schedule
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Date
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Time
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Location
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January 11
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8 a.m. - noon
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City Hall
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January 25
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8 a.m. - noon
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Police Department
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February 8
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8 a.m. - noon
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Animal Control
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February 22
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8 a.m. - noon
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Water Utilities
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March 8
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8 a.m. - noon
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Fire Station #7
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March 22
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8 a.m. - noon
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Maintenance Facility
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April 5
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8 a.m. - noon
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Gamber Center
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April 12
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8 a.m. - noon
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City Hall
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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
Applications can be submitted online. There will be space for 20 participants in the 2025 Citizens Leadership Academy class. Applications are due by December 13.