City of LS Home Page
City of LS LinkedIn City of LS Instagram City of LS Nextdoor City of LS YouTube City of LS LStv City of LS Emergency Alerts
Careers | Get Involved | Contact the City
Toggle Open Close Mobile Menu
News & Media > Press Releases

Search Press Releases

Press Release Archive

Press Releases

  |   Views: 193
  |   Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases

Lee’s Summit 2024 State of the City on August 16

Lee’s Summit 2024 State of the City on August 16

Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird will deliver the State of the City address on Aug. 16 at the Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Parkway. The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce is hosting the luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. with the mayor’s address scheduled to start at noon.

During the State of the City address, Mayor Baird will discuss the importance of understanding diverse perspectives and their impact on the city’s successes. He will highlight specific examples where valuing different viewpoints has led to innovative solutions and the development of projects that meet a wide range of needs, reinforcing that the city’s strength lies in the ability to look through a broader lens and work collaboratively toward common goals. The State of the City address will livestream on the City’s YouTube channel, YouTube.com/cityofls.

The State of the City is open to the public. For those wishing to purchase lunch, tickets are available for $30 by contacting the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce at 816.524.2424

Print
Previous
Lee’s Summit Water Utilities Department Achieves American Public Works Association Accreditation

Latest Press Releases

As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, Lee’s Summit Fire Department remind residents: “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!™
As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, Lee’s Summit Fire Department remind residents: “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!™

As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, Lee’s Summit Fire Department remind residents: “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!™

Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, and the Lee’s Summit Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.  According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires...
Lee’s Summit Seeks Proposals for Downtown Market Plaza

Lee’s Summit Seeks Proposals for Downtown Market Plaza

The City of Lee’s Summit has issued a request for qualifications to solicit interested master development and professional management firms to partner with the City and the Downtown Community Improvement District for the mixed-use Downtown Market Plaza redevelopment project. The deadline for firms to submit their proposals is 5 p.m. on Oct. 30. Mayor Bill Baird presented a conceptual plan for the Downtown Market Plaza to City Council in July, which would be...
Lee’s Summit to Host Blood Drive Sept. 28 at Gamber Community Center

Lee’s Summit to Host Blood Drive Sept. 28 at Gamber Community Center

The City of Lee’s Summit, in partnership with the Community Blood Center, will host a community blood drive on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gamber Community Center, 4 SE Independence Ave. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a critical shortage of blood due to the cancellation of blood drives. The Community Blood Center says the start of the school year typically results in more donations as many high schools and colleges host blood drives....
Closed Bedroom Door Gives Time To Escape Fire
Closed Bedroom Door Gives Time To Escape Fire

Closed Bedroom Door Gives Time To Escape Fire

LEE’S SUMMIT, MO— On Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 3:30 a.m. the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1200 Block of NE Country Lane. The occupant was awakened by the smoke alarms. The closed bedroom door kept out the heat and smoke that blocked his escape down the hallway. The occupant was able to get out of the house from a bedroom window and go to a neighbor’s house and have them call 911. When the...
Ryan A. Elam Appointed Director of the City’s Development Center
Ryan A. Elam Appointed Director of the City’s Development Center

Ryan A. Elam Appointed Director of the City’s Development Center

After an extensive search, the City of Lee’s Summit is proud to announce the appointment of Ryan A. Elam, PE, as the director of the Development Center – a one-stop shop for community-wide development activity. 

“I'm looking forward to helping our community grow and continuing to build strong relationships with the development community in order to better serve the citizens of Lee's Summit.

First30313234