Mass Vaccination Event April 14-15 in Lee’s Summit
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
City to Host Public Meeting April 5 to Discuss Bee Ordinance
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
City to Ask for Levy Fund Reallocation on April 6 Ballot
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
Lee’s Summit Mayor and Appointments Project® Partner to Increase Women’s Participation on Boards and Commissions
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...
Lee’s Summit Celebrating Kindness in the Community
Lee’s Summit Celebrating Kindness in the Community
The City of Lee’s Summit’s Human Relations Commission is celebrating kindness in the community during its weeklong “Take Time to Be Kind” campaign, which runs from Feb. 14 through Feb. 20. Community members are encouraged to perform random and purposeful acts of kindness to promote positivity.
These acts of kindness can be as simple as holding a door open for someone, showing appreciation for a co-worker, doing a chore around the house or...