April Municipal General Election to Fund Emergency Preparedness and Improvements to City’s Infrastructure
April Municipal General Election to Fund Emergency Preparedness and Improvements to City’s Infrastructure
On April 4, Lee’s Summit voters will be presented with three no tax increase general obligation bond questions totaling $186 million to fund emergency preparedness, transportation and city facilities reinvestment. A fourth ballot question asks voters to consider a 3% sales tax on all retail sales of adult use, non-medical marijuana.
Question 1 would provide $74 million in funding for key public safety improvements that will provide public access and...
City Crews Prepared for Possible Refreeze
City Crews Prepared for Possible Refreeze
The City’s crews prepared trucks and will be called in as needed tonight, Thurs., March 16, and overnight into Fri., March 17, due to the potential for a refreeze. Rain may change over to snow/sleet, and temperatures are expected to drop. High winds should dry out pavements; however, crews will be called in as needed to apply salt treatment in case any wet pavement refreezes. Drivers should be aware of the potential for refreeze especially on elevated surfaces...
Engineer Zac Nelson is LSFD's 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Engineer Zac Nelson is LSFD's 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Join us in congratulating Engineer Zac Nelson for being selected as Lee's Summit Fire Department's 2023 Firefighter of the Year. The Awards Committee recognized Engineer Nelson's exemplary level of dedication and commitment to the department. Engineer Nelson consistently strives to improve everything and everyone around him, and his leadership role with the PEER Support Program keeps firefighter behavioral health at the forefront of daily operations....
Pleasant Lea Park Renovation
Pleasant Lea Park Renovation
Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation (LSPR) is pleased to announce that Pleasant Lea Park has reopened following a makeover.
Lee’s Summit Blood Drive to Address 2023 Emergency Shortage
Lee’s Summit Blood Drive to Address 2023 Emergency Shortage
The City of Lee’s Summit, in partnership with the Community Blood Center, will host a blood drive on Monday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City’s Maintenance Facility located at 1971 SE Hamblen Road. The Community Blood Center has declared its first blood emergency of 2023 as blood donations dip even lower and patient needs remain high. In January, Community Blood Center received 2,000 fewer blood donations than in January 2022 and blood...