City News

• A statement from Mayor Beto Lopez regarding the incidents that occurred last weekend at Downtown Days.

• The City of Lee’s Summit is aware of reports, videos, and community concerns related to crowd activity during Downtown Days on Saturday evening.
• Downtown Lee’s Summit has closed the vendor portion of Downtown Days for Sunday, due to the weather forecast.
• There will be continued discussions with event organizers and City officials about additional improvements and safety measures for future events.

• Mayor Beto Lopez joined regional leaders Friday to celebrate the grand opening of the MCC-Longview Automotive Institute.
• This new facility represents a major investment in workforce development, hands-on learning, and career-ready training.
•  An exciting MCC-Longview milestone and continued commitment to students and the Lee's Summit community.

 

• The Finance and Budget Committee will meet on Monday, May 18. 
• The meeting packet is available on the City’s website and includes the City’s recommended balanced FY27 budget.
• Final budget decisions will occur through future City Council action.

LEE’S SUMMIT, MO — Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) has announced the implementation of an Athletic Staff and Volunteer Abuse Prevention Matrix, a structured policy designed to clearly define, address, and prevent abusive behavior toward referees, athletic staff, and volunteers across all sports programs. This program was created in collaboration with Sporting Lee’s Summit, Lee’s Summit Football Association, Lee’s Summit Girls’ Softball Association, and the Lee’s Summit Baseball Association. The matrix establishes a tiered system of consequences for both non-physical and physical misconduct, ensuring consistent enforcement and accountability. It is part of LSPR’s ongoing commitment to providing a safe, respectful, and positive environment for participants, staff, and spectators. “Officials, staff, and...