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
21
Independence Events Center Community Improvement District Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
3:30pm
Virtual
Boards and Commissions, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Board Meeting
May
22
Active
RESCHEDULED StayWell Meeting, May 28, 2024
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
3:30pm
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Board Meeting
May
23
Active
Independence Square Community Improvement District Board Meeting
Thursday, May 23, 2024
2:30pm
Virtual
Boards and Commissions, Community Development, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Board Meeting
May
28
Active
Tourism Commission
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
8:30am
Truman Memorial Building
Boards and Commissions, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
City-Wide, Commission Meeting