Independence will not move forward with establishing an independent board of adjustment for the city. Independence Councilmember Greg Steffen proposed the change and was the only council member to vote yes. Steffen said he introduced the change because it would give the city local control rather than having a joint board through the county. “My […]
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Five incumbents, one challenger join the Independence City Council
The Independence City Council has elected six new members, including Christopher Vogelpohl, Carol Franzen, Tom Brinker, Greg Waite, Greg Steffen, and Matthew Fehler, to serve two-year terms.
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Independence City Council
Nine candidates are running for six open seats on the Independence City Council, with recurring themes including development, public safety, and infrastructure. Most candidates emphasizing the importance of investment in public infrastructure.
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Independence City Council agrees to move forward on early planning for splash pad
The Independence City Council has agreed to move forward on early planning and engineering design work for a possible splash pad, which would be funded in part by a $250,000 grant. Council members hope the facility will be popular among residents.
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Independence considers installing splash pad in Memorial Park
Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman presented a positive budget report to the city council, and discussed the possibility of a splash pad at the council’s meeting in May.
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Independence approves zoning for new grocery store
The Independence City Council approved a zoning change for a new grocery store development located at the northeast corner of Madison and Harris Pikes by a 5-1 vote Monday night. The development plot is roughly 19 acres and is being developed by Crosland Southeast, a developer out of North Carolina. Greg Steffen was the only […]