City Government
Welcome to the Excelsior Citizen’s City Government Page, your source for the latest news, updates, and insights into the governance of Excelsior Springs. We believe in the power of an informed community, where residents are actively engaged in the decision-making processes that impact our daily lives. Here, we bring you a comprehensive collection of articles, features, and news pieces that shed light on our city government and its agencies. Discover the people behind the scenes who work tirelessly to make our community a better place. From city council meetings to the efforts of local agencies, we delve into the decisions, policies, and projects that shape Excelsior’s future. Stay up to date with the latest developments, explore the challenges and triumphs, and gain insight into the workings of our city government.
Inside Wyman School: What Remains and What Comes Next
The doors of Wyman School have been closed for decades, but inside, the building still tells its story, and its detailed history stretches back to ...
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Golf course renewal paused for questions; council approves cemetery rates, water agreement change and Motorola contract
In a meeting held at the school district board room due to elevator replacement work at the Hall of Waters, the Excelsior Springs City Council ...
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City Manager Molly McGovern announces retirement, resignation effective March 3
McGovern, who has served Excelsior Springs for a combined 27 years across two tenures, announced she will step down as city manager on March 3. ...
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Debate over 60/40 public safety tax split exposes long-term funding crunch for police and fire
Excelsior Springs City Council voted last month to shift the city’s Public Safety Sales Tax from an informal 50/50 split to 60% for fire and ...
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City Council Advances Senior Meal Delivery, Police Cameras, Nuisance Enforcement
Excelsior Springs council approved fire training facility fees, Axon body/dash cams, and funding to launch the Meals & a Visit program for homebound seniors.
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Why the RAISE Project Feels Slow, and What Is Actually Happening
For residents waiting to see sidewalks, roundabouts, and safer crossings on Excelsior Springs’ west side, the silence can feel unsettling. More than a year after ...
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ESPD Organizes Historic Department-Wide Meeting, Addressing Local Crime and Plan
For the first time in at least two decades, every corner of the Excelsior Springs Police Department gathered in one room last month, as Chief ...
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Lovers Lane Reopens After the Lane of Lights, Raising an Estimated $25,000-plus for Local Causes
After closure of the Lane of Lights, Lovers Lane reopened just in time for New Year. 2025’s installment helped generate an estimated $25,000-plus in donations ...
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Behind the Scenes: Keeping Christmas Alive in Excelsior Springs through Generations
Some of Excelsior Springs' most closely held holiday traditions, like the Lane of Lights, has a history of community support and volunteer committees to keep ...
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Excelsior Springs City Council addresses public safety tax framework, development fees, and contracts
Excelsior Springs City Council approved multiple ordinances Monday night, addressing public safety funding, development fees, and infrastructure agreements. One agenda item prompted discussion as council ...
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Shop With a Cop in Excelsior Springs
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QRDsDO4YwUE Shop With a Cop returned to Excelsior Springs on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, bringing together local officers, volunteers, and kids for a busy and ...
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City Council, Planning Commission Review Future Growth During Special Excelsior Springs Meeting
Excelsior Springs City Council used a special December session to keep business moving, then joined Planning and Zoning commissioners for a deep look at long-term ...
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Excelsior Springs City Council Approves Regulations for Overnight Warming Centers
As winter temperatures drop, organizations in Excelsior Springs now have a clear, legal process for opening overnight warming centers after the City Council approved new ...
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Excelsior Springs Files Lawsuit Challenging Mosby Annexation Effort
Excelsior Springs has taken the annexation dispute to court after both cities approved overlapping annexation measures. The judge will now decide which city holds legal ...
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Your 2026 Guide to Local Boards, Civic Programs and Election Filing in Excelsior Springs
Whether through the Citizens Academy, volunteer programs or service on local boards, Excelsior Springs offers a range of ways for residents to get involved. For ...
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Lower Bills, Higher Wages and Big Honors: A Big Night for Excelsior Springs City Council
More savings for residents, better pay for employees and statewide honors for neighborliness. The latest council meeting had it all. Get the full breakdown.
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What Is Taking So Long on Garland Avenue Bridge Repairs? Here Are the Answers.
If you think nothing is happening on the Garland Bridge, think again. Public Works Director Chad Birdsong walked us through the detailed federal process that ...
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Questions Over Golf Course Funding Lead to Clarifications From City Officials
A “Golf Hill” line on a tax bill sparked confusion across Excelsior Springs. Here’s what it really means and how the golf course is actually ...
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