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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

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