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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

Dec

10

Canceled

Planning Commission, December 10, 2024

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Community Development
City-Wide, Commission Meeting

Dec

12

Active

Sustainability Commission Meeting

Thursday, December 12, 2024
5:00pm
Truman Memorial Building
Municipal Services
City-Wide, Commission Meeting

Dec

19

Active

Board of Adjustment, December 19, 2024

Thursday, December 19, 2024
6:30pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Community Development
Board Meeting, City-Wide

Dec

24

Active

StayWell Meeting, December 24, 2024

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
2:00pm
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Board Meeting