Independence Political News The Independence City Council swore in new Mayor Rory Rowland and At-Large Councilman Jared Fears on Monday night.  Departing the Council was Mayor Eileen Weir and At-Large Councilman Mike Huff. 

Local Political News City Councilwoman Karen DeLuccie host her short battle with cancer this week.  DeLuccie was re-elected in the April 5th election and was the top vote-getter.  Read more in the Examiner. 

This week featured the general election for municipal offices in Independence.  Two at-large seats on the City Council as well as the Mayor’s seat were on the ballot.  Incumbent Mayor Eileen Weir was

Local News Next Tuesday (April 5th) will be the general election for Independence City offices.  The position of Mayor and two at-large Council members will be selected by voters to fill four-year terms.