Lee’s Summit Updates COVID-19 Community Guidelines
Lee’s Summit Updates COVID-19 Community Guidelines
In accordance with Jackson County’s amended emergency declaration, and consistent with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, Lee’s Summit is amending its community advisory to prohibit large group events or mass gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks. This includes conferences, festivals, parades, weddings, sporting events and worship services, but does not apply to the day-to-day operations of organizations such as schools,...
City of Lee’s Summit Announces COVID-19 Community Guidelines
City of Lee’s Summit Announces COVID-19 Community Guidelines
In response to COVID-19 concerns, the City of Lee’s Summit is taking additional steps to ensure the health of our community and the continuity of City services. On March 13, Jackson County amended their COVID-19 State of Emergency to limit public gatherings to no more than 250 persons. This includes the City of Lee’s Summit. The City is further encouraging residents to refrain from public gatherings, regardless of the number in...
Mayor Baird Issues Community Advisory on COVID-19
Mayor Baird Issues Community Advisory on COVID-19
The City of Lee’s Summit is advising community members and businesses to take certain precautions to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. This advice includes the postponement or cancellation of events with more than 1,000 persons in attendance for the next 30 days. Organizers of small events are encouraged to take measures to help prevent the spread of the virus.
The City is working across all departments and with the professionals at the Jackson...
Public Meeting for Colbern Road Improvements Set for March 31
Public Meeting for Colbern Road Improvements Set for March 31
The City of Lee’s Summit will introduce the preliminary design for the Colbern Road improvements at a public meeting on March 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Unity Village Banquet and Dining Building, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, Mo.
City staff and representatives from Garver, the design engineering firm, will be in attendance to answer questions. There will be no formal presentation, and residents can come and go as schedules allow. Exhibits...
City of Lee’s Summit Places Use Tax on April 7 Ballot
City of Lee’s Summit Places Use Tax on April 7 Ballot
On April 7, Lee’s Summit voters will have an opportunity to consider a local use tax, which would increase funding for essential City services such as street maintenance, public safety, code enforcement and parks maintenance. A use tax would be placed on goods purchased from out-of-state vendors who are currently not paying local sales tax. The use tax would be applied at the same rate as the City’s sales tax, which is 2.25 percent.
The City is...