• New Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A Groundbreaking

    With discussions beginning in 2017, in November 2023, this groundbreaking is the result of the City of Lee’s Summit entering into a Cost Share agreement with MoDOT to fund a new 291N and US 50 Hwy interchange. The City created a Tax Increment Financing District to fund a portion of the relocation of MSHP Troop A to a new headquarters. The anticipated total commitment from the City to these projects is $21 million with $8.11M toward Troop A relocation, and $9.9M toward the new interchange with an anticipated $3M in cost escalation for the interchange.

  • Lee's Summit Road Improvements

    I am grateful for the collaboration exemplified with the City of Kansas City to help improve this dangerous stretch of Lee’s Summit Road. It’s been great to work with Mayor Pro Tem of KCMO, Reyna Parks-Shaw. Good teamwork!

  • Discovery Park Groundbreaking

    Newmark Zimmer and Intrinsic Development broke ground on Discovery Park on 11/14/23. Located near Colbern Road, this is a multi-year development that includes $1 billion of investment for multi-use development that will include hotels, office buildings, retail entertainment, and a riverwalk feature.

  • Citizen's Leadership Academy Kickoff with fellow Lee’s Summit Councilmembers Mia Prier (District 1) and Fred DeMoro (District 4)

    Citizen's Leadership Academy

    Lee’s Summit Citizen’s Leadership Academy kicked off on January 14, 2023 with fellow Lee’s Summit Councilmembers Mia Prier (District 1) and Fred DeMoro (District 4).

  • Beto Lopez and Academy Coordinator, Trisha Fowler at the January 14th kickoff.

    Citizen's Leadership Academy

    Beto Lopez and Academy Coordinator, Trisha Fowler at the January 14th kickoff

  • Beto and his family celebrating his election to a second term as District 3 Councilmember for Lee’s Summit.

    Beto Lopez Family on Reelection Night

    Beto and his family celebrating his election to a second term as District 3 Councilmember for Lee’s Summit.

Jose “Beto” Lopez

Mayor Pro Tem
Third District City Councilmember
2nd Term April 2022 - April 2026

Endorsements

  • “The men and women of the Lee's Summit Fighters Association IAFF 2195 are pleased to announce the following endorsements in the April 5th, 2022 election. We believe these candidates fully understand the importance of Public Safety and will represent their constituency with understanding, respect, and vigor. We feel these candidates will accurately reflect the values and integrity needed to continue to grow and better the City of Lee's Summit."

    Lee's Summit Fighters Association IAFF 2195

  • “Our PAC committee met and has approved [support] for your reelection."

    Jordynn Webster

    Government Affairs & Workforce Development Manager

  • “Your exceptional experience and service in Lee’s Summit City Government make you the obvious choice to continue your work on the city council. You have shown an overwhelming devotion to Lee’s Summit and your qualifications and commitment to our citizens and to public safety make you an unparalleled candidate to continue Lee’s Summit on a path of continued growth."

    Lee’s Summit Police Officers Association