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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. the first three 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

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

Nov

19

Active

Planning Commission, November 19, 2024

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Community Development
City-Wide, Commission Meeting

Nov

21

Active

Board of Adjustment, November 21, 2024

Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:30pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Community Development
Board Meeting, City-Wide