City of Liberty, Mo. Government

Join the City of Liberty team! The Animal Control Division, a part of the Administration Department, is currently hiring for the role of Animal Control Officer at the brand new Animal Shelter facility. Learn more and apply online: https://www.libertymissouri.gov/Jobs.aspx

When the holidays come to an end (or when the branches and needles start to dry out), Liberty Parks & Rec makes it easy to recycle your Christmas tree. Drop off your undecorated, live trees off at Bennett Park (1100 N Clayview Dr.) to be chipped and recycled into natural trail resurfacing. Trees will be accepted starting today, December 23 through January 30. Follow the signs to the designated recycling area. Trees will not be collected at City Park this year due to construction.

Two sweet cats are the Wag Wednesday feature this week. Bandit and Anna are both a part of the Liberty Animal Shelter's Home for the Pawlidays special and will have half price adoption fees for the month of December. Learn more about Bandit, Anna and all of the adoptable pets at the Shelter online here > https://www.libertymissouri.gov/1218/Adopt-a-Pet

Don't let COVID-19 crash your holiday gatherings. Mayor Brenton reminds you to avoid gatherings when possible (opt for virtual options for holiday celebrations), wash your hands and most importantly, wear a mask any time you're indoors with people outside your household - even extended family! We wish you all a safe and healthy holiday season!

The top three days for home candle fires are Christmas Day, New Years Day and New Years Eve. Take a moment to make sure all the candles in your home are: - in a sturdy container and on a flat surface so that it won't tip over, and in a spot that won't get knocked over by people or pets - at least 12 inches away from things that can burn - like curtains, blankets, etc. Candles should never be left unattended. Blow it out when you leave the room.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree How lovely are thy branches! Keep your live tree looking lovely by watering it DAILY. And keep your tree at least 3 ft. away from any heat source (candles, space heaters, heat vents, fireplace, etc).... When the tree becomes dry - if the needles begin to shed excessively or are dry and brittle to the touch - discard the tree immediately. You can drop off your undecorated trees at Bennett Park to be recycled starting Dec. 23.

Help the Liberty Community celebrate healthy holidays this year! Let's all do our part by wearing a mask, practicing physical distancing and making wise decisions if you must travel or get together in groups. We wish you a happy, healthy holiday season. #LibertyStrong

The application window for the Liberty Community Christmas Tree closes today at 5 p.m. Still a few hours to get you applications in. All applicants must live within the Liberty (Missouri) Public School District boundaries. Participating children must:... -- Have permanent residency in the Liberty Public School District. -- Be between the ages of newborn and 18-years-old. -- School-aged children must attend a school in the Liberty Public School District. -- Homeschooled children must live in the Liberty Public School District. More information about the program and the application are available online https://www.libertymissouri.gov//Liberty-Community-Christm

Candidate filing for the April 6, 2021 Municipal Election opened this morning. You can find a list of those who have filed online here > https://bit.ly/3qYjFCe If you're interested in serving on the Liberty City Council or in one of the City's honorary positions, you will need to file a "Declaration of Candidacy" form in person with the Deputy City Clerk's office. Deadline to file is January 19. UPDATED City Clerk's Office hours are as follows: ... - Filing opening day (12/15 ), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Dec. 18 - Jan. 4 - By appointment only. Please contact Deputy City Clerk Janet Pittman at 816.439.4416 or [email protected] to schedule a time. - Jan. 5 - Jan 18 - Following City Hall posted hours, which are currently 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and observing all City closures for holidays. Hours are subject to change. - Filing closing day (1/19), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. More information about the qualifications, compensation, terms and more of Liberty's elected positions is available online here > https://www.libertymissouri.gov//Filing-for-Municipal-Offi

A shout out to the Liberty Fire Department... Earlier this week, a Liberty resident fell from a ladder while putting up Christmas lights on his home. After assisting the resident, our firefighters stayed behind to finish hanging the lights. They did choose to use their own ladder to finish the job! #aboveandbeyond And we hear the resident is on the mend!

The Liberty Arts Commission-Liberty, MO is now accepting applications from artists (like you!) who are interested in exhibiting their work in the City Hall and Community Center art galleries in 2021. New and seasoned artists are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply online > https://www.libertymissouri.gov/2/Art-Exhibitor-Application

Contractors have taken advantage of the mild weather and continue to make progress on the City Park rejuvenation project. With a lot of the dirt work complete, installers are making progress on the sprayground and play structures with swings, slides and spinners beginning to taking shape. The new City Park will feature a wide variety of play pieces that will meet the needs of many abilities and create a socially-inclusive play space for all children. Check out the park concept art and stay up to date as the project moves along http://bit.ly/2krQkCG

Save the date! Round up the whole family and come burn off that Thanksgiving Day feast with the Turkey Buster group exercise class sampler at the Liberty Community Center. Check out the full schedule and additional event details here https://bit.ly/34z5L0k Please Note: Classes will be capped at the first 18 participants in the Gymnasium and first 18 participants in the Red Room on a first come first served basis to allow for social distancing. - No Registration Required - ...Ages 13+ - Open to the public. You do not need to be an LCC member to attend - Bring 5 non-perishable food items for admission - donations benefit the Liberty Community Christmas Tree program. See more

The new traffic signals on South Liberty Parkway (at Swan and Flintlock) are being installed this week and could go live as early as next week. Keep an eye out when you're driving through the area!

Please. Please. Please. Take your valuables in at night and lock your cars! And, follow Liberty, Missouri Police Department to get their #9PMRoutine reminders.

Are you a Liberty Community Center (LCC) Member? Did you know that the LCC has added a Virtual Pass to all memberships so you can join your favorite group exercise classes from home? The Virtual Pass is offered through a closed Facebook group and features livestreamed group exercise classes on Facebook Live (streamed directly in the group) and on Zoom (free, pre-registration required). Recordings of the live streams are also posted in the group after class. If you are a LCC member and interested in joining this group to access your Virtual Pass, submit the Facebook group request form here https://bit.ly/3m8ztP7 If you're not an LCC member but would like more information, check out our memberships page here https://bit.ly/37SfG1h

Registration is now open for Liberty Parks & Rec's next FREE Virtual Program - Aging Mastery! This program kicks off on January 6 and will share a comprehensive and fun approach to living that celebrates the gift of longevity. Each week will feature a guest speaker to cover a topic from the curriculum. Register for this program here https://bit.ly/3oraNTm After submitting the form the workshop coordinator will send you an email within 48 hours with confirmation of registration and additional information.

November is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month and the Liberty Animal Shelter is will have a Young At Heart promotion for half price adoptions for senior pets, like Caedmon and Hilda. You can learn more about these sweet cats online https://bit.ly/2Kbfnnv

Citizens interested in running for municipal office in the April 6, 2021 municipal election can submit their "Declaration of Candidacy" form starting December 15 at 8 a.m. through the Deputy City Clerk's office at City Hall, 101 E. Kansas. The form must be filled out in person at City Hall. More information about qualifications, compensation, terms and more is available online https://www.libertymissouri.gov//Filing-for-Municipal-Offi Starting on Dec. 16, we will have a ...list of all the candidates available online (which will be updated regularly as new candidates file). A few other important dates to note: Deadline to file candidacy is January 19 at 5 p.m. Municipal Election Day is April 6

Have you been to Downtown Liberty lately to check out the Liberty Arts Commission-Liberty, MO's newest pieces added to the Sculpture Walk installation? This year there are 7 pieces on display and you can hear about each one using the Otocast app.

Liberty Meals on Wheels would like to thank McAlister's Deli and everyone who supported the Meals on Wheels America Warming Up the Community Campaign throughout November. The 329 McAlister's Deli locations will donate 10 of every cup or bowl of soup sold to Meals on Wheels America, who will then distribute the proceeds to local programs located near McAlister's Deli locations (like Liberty!). Learn more about the Liberty Meals on Wheels program online here http://bit.ly/2PHm0BB

Another month of meals served and an exciting milestone for Liberty Meals on Wheels. In October our volunteers delivered more than 2,000 meals! The program now serves 110 Liberty residents ensuring they have a hot, nutritious meals throughout the week. THANK YOU to all our volunteers, Liberty Hospital, our bus drivers, and MOW Board members who make this program possible! Learn more about the Liberty Meals on Wheels program online http://bit.ly/2PHm0BB

It's time to "fall back" for Daylight Saving Time and change those clocks back 1 hour on Sunday morning. This is also your bi-annual reminder from LFD to change the batteries and check the manufacturing date of your smoke alarms. If its 10+ years old, it's time for a new one. More info on smoke alarm safety from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) https://www.nfpa.org/smokealarms

Liberty Animal Control is offering half price adoptions (for spayed/neutered animals) during the month of December as a part of its "Home for the Pawlidays" promotion. Learn more about these sweet cats and all of the adoptable animals at the Liberty Animal Shelter online https://www.libertymissouri.gov/1218/Adopt-a-Pet

Are you planning to take a load of limbs to the Tree Limb Yard this weekend? While you're getting your yard and home ready for the winter season, don't forget that you can schedule 2 bulky item pickups per calendar year with Republic Services. Collections are usually on Thursdays, and you can sign up for an appointment as you need it! More information about the Tree Limb Yard is online here https://www.libertymissouri.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4277 More information about bulky item pickup, including the online form to request a pickup appointment, is available online here https://www.libertymissouri.gov/2472/Bulky-Item-Collections

Join us at the Liberty Community Center on Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. for a group exercise class showcase! Cardio & Core is NEW a core-based class that will be coming to the group exercise class schedule in the new year, but this is your chance to give it a try! The class combines cardio bursts and strength training designed to target specific muscle groups. You'll tone your core, improve muscle endurance and burn calories. All moves can be modified to meet your current fitness level. Space is limited to 18 people with reservations available for classes 2 days in advance and recommended to attend. Classrooms are set up to provide social distancing for participants and masks are required for all in-person classes. See the full group exercise schedule and sign up online here https://bit.ly/2vtbum6

Amigo is ready to celebrate Howl-O-Ween with his new forever family. He and Banks will have half price adoption fees as a part of the Howl-O-Ween October special at the Liberty Animal Shelter. Learn more about Amigo and our other adoptable pets online https://www.libertymissouri.gov/1218/Adopt-a-Pet

We're here to share a little happy in your news feed today... Liberty Animal Control Officers picked up Pickles in Liberty Landing after someone called to report a friendly cat lingering around their porch. Pickles is microchipped, so Animal Control was able to contact his family in INDEPENDENCE and reunite the family with their sweet cat, who had been missing since October. Pickles, who is almost 9 years old, is happy to be home for the pawlidays.

Reminder to register for the Liberty Community Christmas Tree Program! Applications close on Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m. LCCT is open to families in the Liberty Public School district who need assistance this holiday season. The application and more information about the program is available online here https://www.libertymissouri.gov//Liberty-Community-Christm

Digital consumers spend nearly 2.5 hours (or more!) on social networks and social messaging every day. As a part of Cyber Security Month, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has some great tips for protecting yourself on social media, including: Limit what information you post on social mediafrom personal addresses to where you like to grab coffee, seemingly random details are what criminals can use to target you There is no permanent delete button on th...e internet Check and update the privacy settings on your social media accounts (a great thing to do with your kids as well) Connect only with people you trust Learn more: https://bit.ly/3iQOdQY

The application deadline for the Cares Act Small Business Grant Program is this Friday, 10/30! Learn more and download the application online https://www.libertymissouri.gov//CARES-Fund-Small-Business