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Candidate Q&A: Running unopposed, Prier seeks second term focused on responsible growth & public safety

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We're continuing our series of Q&As with candidates in the April 7 municipal election. Today, we feature District 1 City Council member Mia Prier, who is running unopposed in her bid for a second term. In her responses, Prier emphasizes her commitment to responsible growth management, fiscal discipline and a strong support for public safety and first responders. Balanced development, she said, is the key to successful growth in the coming decade.

Check in with Link 2 Lee's Summit during the week to read Q&As with all of the City Council Candidates. Below is the publishing schedule for each City Council District.

• ​Monday: District 1 - Mia Prier​
• Tuesday: District 4 (4-year term) - Donnie Funk, Zak Al-Shawish
• Wednesday: District 2 - Shari Frazier, Will Kraus
• Thursday: District 4 (2-year term) - Robert G. Jones, Scott Shepherd, Nyauna Cravens
• Friday: District 3: Dana Arth, Melanie Adkins

Mayoral candidate fo

rum set for Thursday at Bridge Space

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Lee's Summit Town Hall hosts Nick Parker and Jason Norbury will moderate the forum, set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at Bridge Space in downtown Lee's Summit. Additionally, both candidates have also responded to a brief Q&A from Link 2 Lee's Summit. the questionnaire offers some background on both Lopez and Rader and delves into other issues and opportunities facing the city, including their perspectives on future development, the city budget and more.

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SOAR special needs takes spotlight at March event [Local Stories | Local Business | Community] Lee's Summit business leaders will hear a powerful story of turning grief into purpose when SOAR Special Needs takes center stage at the next Link 2 Lee's Summit Nonprofit Spotlight lunch series. The March 10 event, held from noon to 1 p.m. at Bridge Space in downtown Lee’s Summit will feature founder and Executive Director Stephen “Doc” Hunsley, a former pediatrician who launched SOAR 10 months after losing his 5-year-old son Mark to Dravet Syndrome and Epilepsy... READ THE FULL STORY HERE

LSHS students stage protest [Local Stories] Approximately 300 Lee's Summit High School students staged a walkout last week to protest ICE activities around the country. Similar student-led protests have been held at both Lee's Summit North and Lee's Summit West high schools, as well as around the metro area... READ THE FULL STORY & SEE PHOTOS HERE

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Three-sport star Paulding leaves lasting legacy at LS North [Local Stories] For the past four years, if a Lee's Summit North coach needed a big play — someone to hit a key free throw or drive in a run in the late innings — there was a good chance Tre Paulding would come through for the Broncos. The four-year, three-sport standout is leaving quite a legacy at North... READ THE FULL STORY HERE

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As usual, there's a lot happening right here in our hometown. From candidate forums, to trivia nights, shopping and live music and more, we've got you covered with Lee's Summit's only community calendar. If you, or your organization, have an event you'd like listed in Lee's Summit's only community calendar reaching more than 20,000 people, just click here and hit the "CREATE AN EVENT" BUTTON.

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• ​Approximately 300 Students walk out at Lee's Summit High School in protest of ICE activities​
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• ​COMMENTARY: Q&A with Cynda Rader — candidate for mayor​
• ​Three-sport star Paulding leaves lasting legacy at Lee's Summit North​
• ​Link 2 Lee's Summit's mayoral candidate forum set for Feb. 26​

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