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Episode 36: April 6 Election Primer Mar 19, 2021

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On April 6, voters will be presented with a ballot question regarding tax levy fund reallocation. If approved, the City would shift 10 cents of the $1.4563 levy from debt service to general operations. The overall levy is not projected to change and is not accompanied by an overall tax increase. On this episode, City Manager Steve Arbo, Chief Technology Officer Steve Marsh and Facilities Manager Brian Page discuss the ballot question and its potential impact for the City of Lee's Summit. Paid for by the City of Lee's Summit | William A. Baird, Mayor | 220 SE Green St., Lee's Summit, MO 64063

Episode 35: Digging Into Development: City Bond Projects Mar 11, 2021

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On this episode, we’re digging into the City’s bond projects! Listen as City Manager Steve Arbo and Development Services Director Ryan Elam give us a progress report on the renovations happening at Police Headquarters, where things stand with the two new fire stations – Fire Station No. 4 and Fire Station No. 5 – and what’s next for the Downtown Market Plaza.

Episode 34: The COVID-19 Pandemic & Vaccine Distribution Feb 22, 2021

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On this episode, Assistant Fire Chief Dan Manley, who is also co-chair of the Kansas City Regional COVID Vaccine Workgroup, and Dr. Steve Salanski, co-chair of the City's Health Education Advisory Board, discuss COVID-19 vaccine distribution and answer frequently asked questions about the vaccines.

Episode 33: Digging Into Development: LSR7 & Summit Orchards Jan 22, 2021

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The new "Digging Into Development" series explores development projects, how the development process works and the roles within Development Services. On this episode, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam and Project Manager Mike Weisenborn discuss the LSR7 bond projects, Summit Orchards and the role of the project manager.

Episode 32: 2020 Parks & Recreation Year-in-Review Dec 30, 2020

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On this episode, Parks & Recreation Administrator Joe Snook recaps the major projects completed in 2020 and previews what to expect in 2021.

Episode 31: 2020 Development Year-in-Review Dec 17, 2020

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On this episode, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam recaps major development news in 2020 and previews what to expect in 2021.

Fuel Our Future: Resilient Economy Oct 14, 2020

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The City is in the process of reviewing and updating its comprehensive plan, which will guide future development in Lee's Summit. On this episode, City Manager Steve Arbo, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam and Director of Economic Research at the Missouri Department of Economic Development Jeff Pinkerton discuss the resilient economy element of the plan and how Lee's Summit can prepare for the future.

Fuel Our Future: Sustainable Environment Sep 18, 2020

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The City is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which will guide development for the next 20 years. On this episode, Assistant Director of Plan Services Josh Johnson and Environmental Specialist Kara Taylor discuss the sustainable environment element and what they're hoping to achieve through the comprehensive planning process.

Fuel Our Future: Strong Neighborhoods & Housing Choice Sep 04, 2020

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The City is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which will guide development for the next 20 years. On this episode, Assistant Director of Plan Services Josh Johnson and Senior Planner Jennifer Thompson discuss the strong neighborhoods and housing choice element and what they're hoping to achieve through the comprehensive planning process.

Fuel Our Future: Facilities & Infrastructure (Fire & Police) Aug 25, 2020

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The City is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which will guide development for the next 20 years. On this episode, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam, Police Chief Travis Forbes and Fire Chief Mike Snider discuss the facilities and infrastructure element of the plan and how it relates to the Lee's Summit Fire Department and Lee's Summit Police Department.

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