LSR7 Legal Counsel Responds To Attorney General

LSR7 Legal Counsel Responds To Attorney General

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Legal counsel for the Lee’s Summit School District responded today to a cease and desist letter from Missouri State Attorney General Eric Schmitt regarding mask wearing in schools dated December 9, 2021 W. JOSEPH HATLEYDIRECT DIAL: [email protected] No. 2773500-0002 December 10, 2021VIA…

County Legislature To Vote On Mask Mandate

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December 10, 2021 The Jackson County Legislature will be voting on this Resolution before it on Monday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI A RESOLUTION approving the issuance of a County mask mandate order for…

LSR7 Update: Providing clarity about public health measures

admin December 7, 2021

4:30p.m. Dear LSR7 School Community: Today, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt sent Missouri school districts and public health departments letters asserting that school officials and public health officials do not have the authority to implement quarantine protocols and mask requirements. Attorney General…

Lake Lotawana Santa Visit

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November 27, 2021 The Lake Lotawana tradition continues on Sunday, Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. when Santa takes his annual firetruck trip through the community. Santa’s trip will start at the Lake Lotawana Association Office, then head towards “N” Block, to gates…

Jackson County Executive announces $500,000 emergency funding proposal for homeless assistance fund

admin November 23, 2021

November 23, 2021 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Due to the serious housing crisis happening in communities throughout our county and across the nation, Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. today is recommending the immediate appropriation of $500,000 from the County’s Homeless Assistance Fund. The County…

BestyBnB Launches Platform To Help Victims Of Domestic Violence, Abused Pets, And The Agencies Who Serve Them

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November 13, 2021 BestyBnB, a highly secure, technical platform designed specifically for Domestic Violence Shelters, announced that the company raised $2 million from local businesswoman and prominent animal advocate, Sally Root, and signed on seven distinguished DV Shelters in the Kansas City…

Jackson County Legislature rescinds mask mandate

admin November 12, 2021

November 12, 2021 Media Release KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, the Jackson County Legislature voted 5-4 to rescind the mask mandate for Jackson County, effective immediately. Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. and Health Department Director Bridgette Shaffer, MPH, are thankful for the community’s commitment to…

Lee’s Summit City Council Opposes County Mask Mandate

staff2 November 11, 2021

Mallory HerrmannStaff Reporter The City of Lee’s Summit has approved a resolution expressing its opposition to the Jackson County Health Department’s mask mandate. The resolution urges a repeal of the county mandate, though the statement will have no practical impact on the…

Jackson County Parks + Rec Announces Return Of The Annual “Trip the Light Fantastic” Bike Ride

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November 6, 2021 By popular demand, the “Trip the Light Fantastic” Bike Ride through Christmas in the Park returns to Jackson County on Sunday, Nov. 21. The adult cyclist ride begins at 6 p.m. and the family ride at 6:20 p.m. Cycling…

Ashcroft Outlines Changes to Candidate Filing Dates for General Municipal Election

admin November 2, 2021

November 2, 2021 Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wants Missourians to be aware of changes to opening and closing dates for candidate filing for the April 2022, General Municipal Election. Candidate filing for the General Municipal Election, which includes…