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.
Meet Your Council
Upcoming Public Meetings
May
11
Active
Train Day: Open House
Saturday, May 11, 2024
10:00am
Missouri Model Railroad Museum
Visit Independence
Entertainment, Family Activity, Open House
May
12
Active
Train Day: Open House
Sunday, May 12, 2024
10:00am
Missouri Model Railroad Museum
Visit Independence
Entertainment, Family Activity, Open House
May
14
Active
Planning Commission, May 14, 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Community Development
City-Wide, Commission Meeting
May
15
Active
Town Hall Discussion
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
6:30pm
Englewood Arts
Boards and Commissions, City Manager
Board Meeting, Meetings, Open House