Councilmember Brice Stewart

Second District Councilmember Brice Stewart was elected to his first term on the Independence City Council in June 2020 and his second term in April of 2024. 

He was born and raised in the rural community of Braymer, Mo., located in Caldwell County. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Colorado Technical University and an Associate’s Degree in Network Administration from Sanford Brown College.

Councilmember Stewart currently works as a Systems Analyst for Jackson County, Mo., where he has been employed since 2006. He also works as a part-time Police Officer in a municipality located in Lafayette County, Mo. He has also worked as a part-time Law-Enforcement Officer since 2004, including at one point holding the rank of Chief of Police.

He is the father of two daughters, Ollie and Emeline.