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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

Jan

27

Active

Planning Commission, January 27, 2026

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide

Jan

28

Storm Water Oversight Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
4:00pm
Sewer Maintenance Division
Board and Commission Meeting

Feb

3

Canceled

Heritage Commission, February 3, 2026

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide

Feb

10

Active

Planning Commission, February 10, 2026

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide