LSPD Introduces New Program to Address Substance Abuse Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | Views: 6156 | 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 City Council to Hold a Special Session on Dec. 13 Friday, December 10, 2021 | Views: 8541 | Categories: Newsletter Article, City of Lee's Summit Press Releases The Lee’s Summit City Council will hold a special session on Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. to consider a resolution in response to a pending decision regarding a mask mandate by the Jackson County Legislature. If Resolution No. 21-28 is adopted by the City Council, the city manager will be advised to not assign designated resources to support the Jackson County mask mandate.
Lee’s Summit to Celebrate Colbern Road Improvements Project with Ribbon Cutting Thursday, October 16, 2025 | Views: 1120 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Lee’s Summit to Celebrate Colbern Road Improvements Project with Ribbon Cutting The City of Lee’s Summit will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. at the railroad bridge on Northwest Colbern Road to mark the official opening of Colbern Road, the largest capital infrastructure project to date in the City’s history. The $30 million Colbern Road Improvements Project, which began in September 2023, was funded by the 2017 Capital Improvement Sales Tax, water and sewer funds, and grants through the federal Surface...
Bob Johnson to Receive Civic Leadership Award Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | Views: 98 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Bob Johnson to Receive Civic Leadership Award Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird has selected longtime public servant Bob Johnson as the City’s 2025 recipient of the Missouri Municipal League’s Civic Leadership Award, recognizing his decades of service and commitment to improving the community through civic engagement. The award will be presented at the West Gate Civic Leadership Awards Banquet on Oct. 23 at the Adams Pointe Conference Center in Blue Springs.
Lee’s Summit Hosts Community Blood Drive at Green Street Thursday, October 2, 2025 | Views: 350 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Lee’s Summit Hosts Community Blood Drive at Green Street The City of Lee’s Summit is partnering with the Community Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 1–5 p.m. at Green Street Market, 209 SE Green St. All registered donors will receive a free Kansas City Chiefs T-shirt while supplies last. Whole blood is the most common type of donation and can be given every 56 days. Double red cell donations collect two units of red blood cells in one visit and can be given every four...