Press Releases

A revised NW Quarry Park Road detour route will be established by the end of the day Wednesday, Sept. 30, to provide access to NW Clifford Road. The route will be in place indefinitely, and will not need to be changed during inclement weather such as ice and snow.

The route bypasses a closed section of NW Quarry Park Road and goes through Clarkson Construction Company property.

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is looking for 20 local businesses to participate in our upcoming Trunk or Treat event! Thursday, October 22, 2026 5:00–7:00 p.m. Legacy Park Amphitheater This free community event is a great opportunity to connect with local families, promote your organization and help us create a fun evening for children in our community. Participating businesses are asked to provide: Candy and one small activity or item for approximately 300 children Promotional materials are welcome at your table Your business will have the opportunity to interact directly with local families while supporting a free, family-friendly community event. We are limiting participation to 20 businesses, so we encourage you to sign up soon. Sign up at the links below: Step 1: Sign up to be a Corporate Friend of the Park...

• City Council approved the 2026 tax levy following a public hearing on Sept. 22.
• Visit the City's webpage for an explanation of how it is determined and what it means for property owners.

• Mayor J. Beto Lopez has announced a change in the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem.

• The City has launched a new webpage with information about the Lee’s Summit Police Department’s use of automated license plate readers (ALPR), commonly known as Flock cameras.
• Created in response to public questions, the page explains how ALPR technology is used, the safeguards around the data, and current efforts to review policies and regional data-sharing practices.