INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) – Independence officially welcomed new Mayor Kevin King and two Councilmembers Jackie Dorman and Cody Atkinson on Monday. A swearing-in ceremony happened following the last council meeting for now former Mayor Rory Rowland and Councilmembers Jared Fears and Bridget McCandless. Councilman John Perkins was once again elected to be Mayor Pro Tem.
In the packed meeting, residents spoke with optimism with this new change, but added they’ll be keeping an eye on things. There’s a lot this council will have to face, including finding a new police chief, continued frustration with the incoming data center and tax abatements the company received, and much more.
Following the ceremony, the new mayor and council members noted their excitement and touched on things they want to immediately get to work on…