LSPD Introduces New Program to Address Substance Abuse Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | Views: 10816 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases, Police Department News, Police Department Press Releases The Lee’s Summit Police Department is taking steps to address substance use disorders within the community with the Safe Passage program. The program is aimed at providing access to recovery services for individuals seeking treatment for a substance use disorder. This groundbreaking program is a significant shift in law enforcement’s approach to substance use issues and reflects the Lee’s Summit Police Department’s commitment to community...
Lee’s Summit Mayor Beto Lopez Appoints Mayor Pro Tem Friday, April 24, 2026 | Views: 302 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Lee’s Summit Mayor Beto Lopez Appoints Mayor Pro Tem The City of Lee’s Summit is pleased to announce the appointment of Councilmember Hillary Shields as Mayor Pro Tem. In this role, Shields will step in to fulfill mayoral duties when needed and support the advancement of City priorities. Councilmember Shields represents District 1. She has served on City Council since April 2020. She is currently serving her second term which runs through April 2028.
City of Lee’s Summit to Host Career Fair and Expo April 2 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | Views: 1764 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases City of Lee’s Summit to Host Career Fair and Expo April 2 The City of Lee’s Summit will host a Career Fair and Expo from 1 to 6 p.m. on April 2 at the Gamber Community Center, 4 SE Independence Ave. The event is free and open to the public and will highlight a variety of employment opportunities across City departments. Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with representatives from Animal Control, Parks and Recreation, Municipal Court, Water Utilities and the Police and Fire departments. Attendees...
City of Lee's Summit Announces New Director of Creative Services Friday, February 27, 2026 | Views: 2049 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases City of Lee's Summit Announces New Director of Creative Services The City of Lee’s Summit is pleased to announce Megan Dillard’s appointment as director of Creative Services, effective March 16. Dillard brings extensive experience in strategic communications, brand development and public engagement across municipal and private and public-sector organizations. Most recently, she served in a senior communications leadership role overseeing integrated marketing strategies, multimedia production and...
The City of Lee’s Summit Seeks Feedback on Stormwater Management Plan Friday, February 6, 2026 | Views: 2900 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases, Public Works News The City of Lee’s Summit will host a public meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, to solicit community feedback on the City’s updated Stormwater Management Plan. The meeting will be held in the Development Conference Room at City Hall, 220 SE Green St. Community members may attend in person to learn more about the plan and provide input. The Stormwater Management Plan is a required component of the City’s Municipal Separate Storm...