2017 Beautification Awards

The City Beautification Commission is accepting nominations from the community for the 2017 Beautification Awards.

This Week in Independence

Watch every other week to find out what is going on around Independence.

Streets Sales Tax 2017

Vote August 8, 2017 on the renewal of the City of Independence Streets Sales Tax

Susan Paxton Block Public Service Award Nominations Due August 18

The City of Independence is looking to honor excellence in public service. Nomination forms are due Friday, August 18.

2017-18 Proposed Operating Budget Now Available

The City Manager presented the 2017-18 Proposed Budget to the Mayor and City Council on May 2, 2017. A public hearing on the budget will be held at City Hall on May 15, 2017 at 6 pm in the Council Chambers. The budget is scheduled to be adopted on June 20, 2017.

City Manager Report on Maintenance of City Assets

View a summary report on City assets and planned maintenance projects.

Independence For All

Strategic Plan - Learn more about the City’s goals and objectives for the next five years

Recycling Centers Closed

Independence Recycling Centers Closed March 31st (Press Release)

2016 Citizen Satisfaction Survey

Click to read more about the survey and view results.

Action Center

Need to submit a request for service with the City of Independence?

Meeting Notices

Follow the City of Independence On Twitter

By following the City on Twitter you can receive the latest news, press releases and information about upcoming events.

Community for All Ages

Creating a great place to live and age well

City Manager's Report on Energy: Council Resolution #5933

View the City Manager's City Council report on renewable electric energy options.

Rediscovering Independence

An online tool to introduce areas of the city that may be unfamiliar or you haven't visited in a while.

Why Not Expand Your Family by Four Feet?

Learn more about the great pets available at the Regional Animal Shelter.

Interactive Zoning Map Now Available

View detailed information about zoning classifications, future land use classifications and other useful information.

Interactive Sewer Improvements Map Available

View details about major improvement projects. Mobile version and apps also available!

City Council Meeting Podcasts Now Available

Audio only recordings of City Council meetings are now available. Listeners can subscribe to the podcast and have new episodes delivered automatically to their computer or mp3 player.