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Government

Independence, Missouri is a Charter City established in March 1849. It is run in a Council-Manager form of government with a Mayor, two at-large Councilmembers, and four district council members. These offices are elected every four years with the Mayor and At-Large Councilmembers, then District Councilmembers two years later.

Members of the public fill the seats of the Council Chambers as they watch the Council conduct a meeting from the dais.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Jan

28

Active

Tourism Commission Meeting

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
8:30am
Truman Memorial Building
Boards and Commissions, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Commission Meeting

Jan

28

Active

StayWell Meeting, January 28, 2024

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
2:00pm
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Board Meeting

Jan

28

Active

Planning Commission, January 28, 2025

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
City-Wide, Commission Meeting

Feb

4

Active

Human Relations Commission meeting

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
4:00pm
Virtual
Boards and Commissions, City Council/City Clerk
Commission Meeting