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
Apr
16
Canceled
Board of Adjustment, April 16, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
6:30pm
Independence Municipal Commons
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide
Apr
28
Active
Staywell Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
2:00pm
Independence Municipal Commons
Boards and Commissions
Board and Commission Meeting
Apr
28
Canceled
Planning Commission, April 28, 2026
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:00pm
Independence Municipal Commons
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide
May
4
Active
“2026 Preservation Month Proclamation”
Monday, May 4, 2026
6:00pm
Independence Municipal Commons
City Council/City Clerk, Community Development, Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation, Council Meeting