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.

Meet Your Council
Upcoming Public Meetings
Jun
16
Active
Independence Utilities Governance Follow Up Meeting
Monday, June 16, 2025
10:00am
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk, Power and Light
Council Meeting
Jun
16
Active
Board of Adjustment Special Called Meeting
Monday, June 16, 2025
2:00pm
City Hall - 3rd Floor
Community Development
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide
Jun
24
Active
StayWell Meeting, June 24, 2025
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
2:00pm
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Board and Commission Meeting
Jun
24
Active
Planning Commission, June 24, 2025
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
City-Wide