Lee’s Summit Fireworks Regulations for Fourth of July Thursday, June 24, 2021 | Views: 10630 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases In the City of Lee’s Summit, residents with a fireworks permit may discharge approved fireworks on July 3 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; July 4 from 10 a.m. to midnight; and July 5 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. within city limits. A fireworks permit is free and can be obtained at City Hall, approved consumer fireworks tents or the City’s website. The City’s ordinance allows the possession and use of certain approved consumer fireworks (1.4G) within city...
Bob and Candy White Named Citizens of the Year Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | Views: 10394 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Bob and Candy White Named Citizens of the Year The City of Lee’s Summit is excited to announce Mayor Bill Baird has selected Bob and Candy White as the 2021 Citizen of the Year recipients for their commitment to strengthening the community through education and volunteer efforts. They will be honored at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Toast to Our Towns Gala on Sept. 25. The Whites are actively engaged in a variety of activities and organizations that enhance Lee’s Summit. With...
Plumbing Work Ignites Wall Friday, June 11, 2021 | Views: 10113 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases LEE'S SUMMIT, MO—On Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 11:12 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 4300 block of SW Ward Road. The caller reported they were connecting pipe in a wall and set the insulation on fire. When the fire department arrived, smoke was visible from the outside of a two-story, single-family residence. The occupant was safe outside. Crews entered the structure and found moderate smoke...
City of Lee’s Summit Announces New Public Works Director Friday, May 28, 2021 | Views: 13724 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases City of Lee’s Summit Announces New Public Works Director The City of Lee’s Summit is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Park as director of public works effective May 29. Park has shared interim director duties since June 2020. He replaces Dena Mezger who retired in August 2020 after 20 years with the City. Over the past 15 years, Park has served as the city traffic engineer and senior staff engineer. Prior to joining the City of Lee’s Summit, Park spent five years in the private sector as a...
Lee’s Summit Recognized as Bicycle Friendly Community Thursday, May 20, 2021 | Views: 12042 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases Lee’s Summit Recognized as Bicycle Friendly Community The City of Lee’s Summit is celebrating the renewal of its bronze-level designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Lee’s Summit was among 37 communities to receive recognition during this award round as a community committed to creating a safer environment for bicyclists of all ages to enjoy. The City will retain its designation through 2025. “The Bicycle Friendly Community designation demonstrates our...