Carl L. Chinnery Named Citizen of the Year Monday, July 24, 2023 | Views: 3570 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Carl L. Chinnery Named Citizen of the Year The City of Lee’s Summit and Mayor Bill Baird join the City of Lake Lotawana and Mayor Tracy Rasmussen in the selection of Carl Chinnery as the 2023 Citizen of the Year. Chinnery is recognized for his service to the communities, civic activities and legal work for nonprofits. He will be honored at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Annual Citizen’s Reception in early September and its “Toast to Our Towns” Gala on September...
Lee’s Summit Blood Drive to Address Emergency Shortage Thursday, July 6, 2023 | Views: 2683 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Lee’s Summit Blood Drive to Address Emergency Shortage In partnership with the Community Blood Center, the City of Lee's Summit will host a blood drive on Monday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gamber Community Center Ballroom located at 4 SE Independence Avenue. The Community Blood Center is offering Royals tickets to donors while supplies last. The Community Blood Center says now more than ever is the time to donate. Cold and flu season mixed with a decrease in first-time donors have all caused blood...
City of Lee’s Summit and Pro Deo Youth Center Announce $1.37 Million in Funding to Support Teen Programs Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | Views: 2421 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases The City of Lee’s Summit was recently awarded a $685,000 Community Revitalization grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development to assist the nonprofit Pro Deo Youth Center in the development of a new teen center to expand behavioral health counseling services. Of the 203 applications submitted statewide to the Department of Economic Development, only 70 projects received awards. In addition to the Community Revitalization grant, Pro Deo...
City of Lee’s Summit to Host Sweep the Summit on April 22 Monday, April 17, 2023 | Views: 3507 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases City of Lee’s Summit to Host Sweep the Summit on April 22 In conjunction with Earth Day, the City of Lee’s Summit is launching Sweep the Summit on Saturday, April 22, a biannual event to address ongoing litter issues, encourage recycling and help keep our city beautiful. Residents, businesses, community groups and students are encouraged to take part in one or all of the four environmental activities planned throughout the City. The events include Street Clean, Stream Team, RecycleFEST and Drug Take-Back...
April Municipal General Election to Fund Emergency Preparedness and Improvements to City’s Infrastructure Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | Views: 3095 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases On April 4, Lee’s Summit voters will be presented with three no tax increase general obligation bond questions totaling $186 million to fund emergency preparedness, transportation and city facilities reinvestment. A fourth ballot question asks voters to consider a 3% sales tax on all retail sales of adult use, non-medical marijuana. Question 1 would provide $74 million in funding for key public safety improvements that will provide public access and...