City Manager Stephen Arbo Announces Retirement Plans Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | Views: 9234 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases City Manager Stephen Arbo Announces Retirement Plans After a distinguished 20-year career with the City of Lee’s Summit, City Manager Stephen Arbo has announced his retirement, effective September 2022. Arbo has more than 35 years of experience in the public service sector. He joined the City of Lee’s Summit in 2001 as assistant city manager and was promoted to deputy city administrator in 2005. In 2008, he was appointed city manager by City Council. At 13 years as city manager, Arbo has served three...
Lee’s Summit Recognizes Historic Preservation Achievements Thursday, September 2, 2021 | Views: 7454 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Lee’s Summit Recognizes Historic Preservation Achievements The Lee’s Summit Historic Preservation Commission is proud to announce the selection of Kathy Hofmann, and John and Kim Carlson for the Graves/Hale Historic Preservation Award. The award is presented annually to individuals or organizations that demonstrate a significant contribution to preserving the history of Lee’s Summit. John and Kim Carlson were selected for their restoration of 22 SW Third St., which is the historic Ocker & Martin Furniture...
Lee’s Summit to Observe 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Views: 6600 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases In observance of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, the City of Lee’s Summit will be hosting a public ceremony on Sept. 11 at City Hall Plaza to honor the victims and show support for the men and women in uniform who continue to defend and protect us. The ceremony will be held at 7:30 a.m. rain or shine. Residents are encouraged to volunteer as part of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Congress designated Sept. 11 as a...
Lee’s Summit State of the City Address on September 10 Tuesday, August 31, 2021 | Views: 6720 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Lee’s Summit Mayor William A. Baird will deliver the State of the City address on Sept. 10 at The Aspen Room at the Stanley in downtown Lee’s Summit, 308 SE Douglas St. The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce is hosting the luncheon. The event begins at 11 a.m. with the mayor’s address scheduled to start at noon. During the State of the City, Mayor Baird is expected to reflect on the past year, celebrate the many successes the City has...
Ice Cream Social Celebrating Missouri’s Bicentennial Monday, August 2, 2021 | Views: 8159 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Ice Cream Social Celebrating Missouri’s Bicentennial The community is invited to enjoy free ice cream for Missouri’s bicentennial celebration on August 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lee’s Summit History Museum, 220 SW Main St. The Lee’s Summit Historical Society and the City of Lee’s Summit Cultural Arts Division are hosting the Missouri Bicentennial Ice Cream Social. Poppy’s Ice Cream, The Waffler and Tasty Unicorn will have ice cream food trucks located in front of the History Museum....