Attention: Most City Offices Relocating

Most City departments are relocating to the Independence Municipal Commons, 20201 E. Jackson Drive, in the coming weeks. We look forward to serving you in our new location!  To avoid any inconvenience, please check ahead before visiting our current Maple Avenue office, as staff and services may be in the process of moving.

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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.

Watch City Council Meetings Live or On-Demand

Meetings and study sessions are held at 6 p.m. on the first four Mondays of each month, unless there is a holiday or local election.

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

Dec

16

Active

RESCHEDULED: StayWell Meeting, December 16, 2025

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
2:00pm
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Board and Commission Meeting

Dec

18

Active

Board of Adjustment, December 18, 2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025
6:30pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide