Bob and Candy White Named Citizens of the Year
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
Plumbing Work Ignites Wall
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
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
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...
Mass Vaccination Event May 5-6 in Lee’s Summit
Mass Vaccination Event May 5-6 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 May 5 and May 6 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.
Individuals who received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine during the City’s initial mass vaccination event on April 14 and April 15 will receive their second dose. Those wishing to...