Bob and Candy White Named Citizens of the Year Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | Views: 9864 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Bob and Candy White Named Citizens of the Year The City of Lee’s Summit is excited to announce Mayor Bill Baird has selected Bob and Candy White as the 2021 Citizen of the Year recipients for their commitment to strengthening the community through education and volunteer efforts. They will be honored at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Toast to Our Towns Gala on Sept. 25. The Whites are actively engaged in a variety of activities and organizations that enhance Lee’s Summit. With...
Mass Vaccination Event May 5-6 in Lee’s Summit Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | Views: 7363 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases The City of Lee’s Summit, in collaboration with the state of Missouri, is hosting a drive-thru mass vaccination event on May 5 and May 6 at the Legacy Park Soccer Venue, 1501 NE Legacy Park Drive. The vaccination event will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on both days. Individuals who received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine during the City’s initial mass vaccination event on April 14 and April 15 will receive their second dose. Those wishing to...
Blood Drive in Lee’s Summit to Help with Shortage Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | Views: 10558 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Blood Drive in Lee’s Summit to Help with Shortage The City of Lee’s Summit, in collaboration with the Community Blood Center, is hosting a blood drive on May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Gamber Community Center, 4 SE Independence Ave. The Community Blood Center recently announced an emergency blood shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting blood drives. The Community Blood Center says it needs nearly 600 donations each day to supply hospitals in the Kansas City metropolitan area. There is...
Partnership Announced for Downtown Market Plaza Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | Views: 11138 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Partnership Announced for Downtown Market Plaza A long-term strategic vision for downtown Lee’s Summit is becoming a reality as the City of Lee’s Summit officially announces a partnership with LANE4 Development Group and Biederman Redevelopment Ventures to develop the Downtown Market Plaza, a redevelopment project located near Southeast Green Street and Southeast Third Street. City Council approved a development structure agreement during its meeting on April 20, naming LANE4 Development Group as...
Lee’s Summit Accepting Comments on Capital Improvements Thursday, April 15, 2021 | Views: 7738 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Public comments are currently being accepted through May 17 for the City of Lee’s Summit’s Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), which outlines anticipated infrastructure improvements for the next five years. Individuals wishing to view the plan and comment should visit http://bit.ly/CIPLS. The 2022-2026 CIP totals $359,037,000, which includes funding from prior years. Every project in the plan has been considered for its financial feasibility,...