Industrial Development Authority
The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) was organized for the following purposes: to develop, advance, encourage, and promote commercial, industrial, agricultural, and manufacturing facilities in and about the City of Independence, Missouri, all for the benefit of Independence, Missouri, and its residents; as authorized under the Industrial Development Corporations Act (Sections 349.010 - 349.105 RSMo).
Membership Information
The IDA is a five-member Board of Directors appointed by the City Council to serve six-year terms or until a successor is duly qualified and appointed. Directors must be resident taxpayers of Independence, Missouri, for at least one year immediately prior to their appointment.
Current members:
- VACANCY
- VACANCY
- Joseph A. Flick, term expires November 30, 2026
- Alex Gonzalez, term expires November 30, 2025
- Marcia VanVelzen, term expires November 30, 2026