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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

Oct

22

Active

StayWell Meeting, October 22, 2024

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
2:00pm
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Board Meeting

Oct

23

Active

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
4:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
City-Wide, Commission Meeting

Oct

29

Active

Planning Commission, October 29, 2024

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Community Development
City-Wide, Commission Meeting

Nov

5

Canceled

Heritage Commission, November 5, 2024

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Community Development
City-Wide, Commission Meeting