Mass Vaccination Event April 14-15 in Lee’s Summit Friday, April 9, 2021 | Views: 7964 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Mass Vaccination Event April 14-15 in Lee’s Summit The City of Lee’s Summit, in collaboration with the state of Missouri, is hosting a drive-thru mass vaccination event on April 14 and April 15 at the Legacy Park Soccer Venue, 1501 NE Legacy Park Drive. The vaccination event will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on both days, with up to 2,200 doses of the Pfizer vaccine expected to be administered per day. All Missourians over the age of 16 will be eligible to register for an appointment. Registration is required...
City to Host Public Meeting April 5 to Discuss Bee Ordinance Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | Views: 8346 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases The City of Lee’s Summit will host a public meeting on April 5 at 6 p.m. via Zoom to discuss the future of the City’s ordinance regarding beekeeping. The City’s current ordinance states, “It shall be unlawful to keep or harbor any bees in the City except in agricultural areas and four hundred (400) feet from inhabitants other than the owners thereof. Any beehive used or occupied by bees in violation of this section is...
City to Ask for Levy Fund Reallocation on April 6 Ballot Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Views: 8169 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases On April 6, voters in Lee’s Summit will be asked to consider a ballot question allowing the City to reallocate a portion of its property tax levy, transferring 10 cents per $100 of assessed valuation from the debt service fund to the general operations fund. If passed, the reallocated funds can be used to address municipal building maintenance, enhance digital capabilities and invest in the City’s workforce. The overall levy of $1.4563 per $100 of...
Lee’s Summit Mayor and Appointments Project® Partner to Increase Women’s Participation on Boards and Commissions Thursday, February 18, 2021 | Views: 9039 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird and United WE announced their collaborative partnership to increase the number of women on local boards and commissions through the Appointments Project®. Of the 23 board and commission appointments in Lee’s Summit, 40% are female. Started in 2014, the Appointments Project® has successfully placed more than 140 women on boards and commissions, including 28% women of color. “I’ve seen firsthand the need...
City Hosts Virtual Community Workshops to Shape the Future Thursday, February 11, 2021 | Views: 9774 | Categories: Development Services Press Releases City Hosts Virtual Community Workshops to Shape the Future The City of Lee’s Summit is hosting a series of virtual community workshops Feb. 16 through Feb. 18, where residents and key stakeholders will have the opportunity to discuss the City’s comprehensive plan – Ignite! Fuel Our Future. The virtual workshops will begin at 6 p.m. and focus on land use and community design, a key component of the comprehensive plan as the City considers future growth and development. The City’s updated...