Talk:Lee's Summit, Missouri

Population
There are two very contradictory population statistics here. One properly referenced from the US census and another from something called the "Annual Development Report" Can someone please tell me what that is and properly cite it, or else the contradictory 82,528 figure should go.

Don't know how this went unnoticed so long, but has population on pg. 11 70.129.126.125 (talk) 04:58, 19 January 2009 (UTC) ---

Area
Also, the page refers to Lee's Summit as being "the 3rd largest city, geographically based, in Missouri." What does "geographically based" mean? Also, the Wikipedia article on Columbia, MO states that it has a population of over 90,000, making it larger than Lee's Summit
 * what "geographically based" means is that it is the 3rd largest in terms of physical size (ie. square mileage) as opposed to how many people are living in it. -- preschooler @  heart   my talk  -  contribs  04:11, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

Education
I cleaned up the section on 'schools,' and retitled it under 'education.' There is no need to list the schools if the school districts have their own websites. Also changed the word University to college, there is a difference. Grey_Wanderer 01:23, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Subdivisions
It is impractical and unnecessary to list every subdivision in a medium sized city, however, an separate article titled "Subdivisions of Lee's Summit, Missouri" would work. Subdivision section removed. Grey_Wanderer 01:23, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Population
It is no longer the fastest growing city in the state of Missouri: Grey Wanderer 19:57, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
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Changes by [[User talk:69.242.143.75|Anon ip
I've reverted for the third or forth time unreferenced and inaccurate changes made by User:69.242.143.75. Please address the concerns here before changing the information back. Please read Spam and Citing sources. Grey Wanderer | Talk 21:37, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Slim Fast
I feel that SlimFast should be under notable people, he is a DJ on one of the most famous alternative rock radio stations in the world.

I did a google search and found nobody named Slim Fast. Grey Wanderer | Talk 23:46, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

Well I bet more people in the Kansas city area know who slimfast is then bob younger, seeing as he is on the air daily in KC. further more a google search won't get much because of the major diet drink.

But I will get a bio if you want —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.163.209.46 (talk • contribs) 00:17, 4 July 2007

Yes, a Reliable source linking DJ Slim Fast with Lee's Summit would be a great idea. I agree that he exists but have not found any reliable information suggesting that he lives in Lee's Summit. Thanks so much for offering to find something to prove it! I look forward to having this matter solved! --Slp1 02:42, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

First off I find you explanation point forceful and unneccery. He stated live on the air 7/3/7 that grew up in Lee's Summit and that he should be under notable people due to the number of listeners he commands. I mean why do you think so many people are trying to change it? But if you want I will call the station and request a link for you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.163.209.46 (talk • contribs) 05:37, 4 July 2007


 * Hi 24.163.209.46, I do apologize if I was somehow overly forceful or rude. That was not my intention at all.  I thank you for your explanation of why so many people are trying to create articles about him at the moment and also add his name to Lee's Summit. It explains a lot. At the moment, Mr. Slimfast doesn't have an article on WP and without this confirmation that he is notable for WP purposes, he really doesn't warrant a link here. --Slp1 11:39, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

Hey 24.163.209.46 I wish you luck in your search for a source, but want to make sure you are aware of the rules regarding Sock puppetry and the Three-revert rule, with that in mind, I'm sure with a Reliable source we can get this worked out. Thanks Grey Wanderer | Talk 19:05, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

I don't know if just my "word" is considered to be reliable, but I went to elementary, middle school and high school with Slim Fast. He attended Hazel Grove, Bernard Campbell Junior High and Lee's Summit North. His radio is broadcasted here in KC and in Seattle. I think he is much more known around town then that "Lowtax" guy. I believe his parents still live in the LS area.

Jesus Camp
Can we put in some reference to the Christ Triumphant Church where the hit documentary Jesus camp was filmed? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.151.11.237 (talk) 13:40, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

More on Slimfast and Lee's Summit...
I am familiar with both Slimfast and his request to be on the list of Notable Lee's Summit Residents. Though he may not be "famous" he is a local celebrity, who now lives/broadcasts out of Seattle, WA, his request was made over the radio some time ago, and I'm sure Users came in to change it without References. I suppose the only reason I'm saying this is to perhaps have his name added to the list. With the appropriate references this shouldn't be a problem, but he sure isn't making it easy. No one in Kansas City knows who Steve Masters is, and no one in San Fransisco knows who Slimfast is. He is not asking for a whole page, only to be mentioned in his hometown's wiki... A Google search doesn't mean everything, a Wikipedia search, however, does amiright?. ~_ ° ::wink:: SakuraAvalon86 (talk) 23:54, 26 May 2008 (UTC)


 * eh..What simfast himself wants is irrelevant to his inclusion on Wikipedia. The most important thing is does he meet the criteria (Notability).  And so far, based on the fact that he is a local radio DJ, I don't think he does.  The fact that he as asked on the radio to be included makes me even more disinclined retain him on the list when an anon ip adds hime.  Perhaps with secondary, independent, reliable sources he could be added.  But the first time he was listed I checked for those and found nothing supporting his inclusion. Grey Wanderer | Talk 03:30, 27 May 2008 (UTC)


 * Meh, you're kidding yourself if you think the "Noteable Residents" list is anything more than a "Trivia" section of sorts anyway (debatable). I can't say I posted my comment with any specific intention, but to get the conversation started, it seems a success. Slimfast or Slim Fast is no longer only a Kansas City personality though, but a Seattleite one as well. Perhaps that fact alone would qualify him for a spot in the List, just as I said previously however, this is assuming someone came up with these references! @_@ Without refrences Wikipedia is just a massive tabloid, and I'm not for putting information on Wikipedia without even knowing the person's real name Reference: Slimfast. I'm not Disagreeing with you friend,:) I'm the type that would much rather do something about it than protest and complain like a child. SakuraAvalon86 (talk) 20:10, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Origin of Name
When discussing the origin of the name, I've never found any definitive proof that the town was named for either Pleasant Lea or Robert E. Lee. I've never seen anything proving that it was one or the other. The city website itself does not attribute it to one person, but instead provides both theories, saying that it is not known which is true. I think this should be reflected in the article instead of attributing it to Pleasant Lea and writing off the claim to Robert E. Lee as merely by those with southern sympathies. 207.160.210.173 (talk) 02:41, 11 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Sounds like a good idea. Be bold and change it. Grey Wanderer (talk) 19:47, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
 * See http://www.leessummithistory.net/pastpresent.html --article should cite both stories and additional evidence out of fairness

Notable Personalities: Are these all real?
For instance, I checked the link to the first one, a Jonathan Aldridge. I've never heard of him, and I'm pretty sure he's no celebrity. Sure enough, his wikipedia page read more like an advertisement than a factual biography, as if he'd written it himself (and badly) for self-promotion. Read it, and you'll see. Shouldn't we be stricter on who we consider a "notable" LS resident? Datadru (talk) 05:29, 3 September 2009 (UTC)


 * I thought the same thing. It's self-promotion for Larry Peterson, Adam Wright and Aldridge.  I don't see how being on local Florida TV show, "various stage performances" or "film maker" means you're a "notable personality" worthy of being listed in the same breath as Rick Sutcliffe or Pat Metheny.  I could name others from LS who have done much more than that and aren't listed here.  These should be household names, at least in Lee's Summit, where I suspect most people wouldn't even know who it is.  FreeNachos (talk) 20:08, 19 July 2010 (UTC)


 * What about Robert T. Johnson or any elected official? The town's had several people run for office, or hold higher offices.  Successful, yes but they're about as notable a the president of the Bank of Lee's Summit. FreeNachos (talk) 20:20, 19 July 2010 (UTC)


 * It could also be vandalism. Teenagers with nothing to do will often add either their own names, the names of their friends or enemies, or some non-notable person they personally have a crush on just for the fun of it.  Just yank them. > Best O Fortuna (talk) 22:06, 19 July 2010 (UTC)

Flag Missing
Lees Summit recently changed its logo and flag. More information can be found at cityofls.net. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Anthroguy101 (talk • contribs) 02:51, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

2000 Census
The 2000 Census uses "European American" Instead of White, this is inaccurate. 2601:0:4180:80B:F982:A08A:62F3:7BBE (talk) 00:17, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

Top employers
with the demise of Toys R Us. they are no longer the 17th top employer. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.129.226.20 (talk) 06:22, 28 July 2018 (UTC)

Error
Says 6th largest in state and in KC metro whats StL then? Huskermax5 (talk) 02:19, 9 September 2020 (UTC)

Merrell Twins
I believe the Merrell twins, Veronica Merrell and Vanessa Merrell should be on the notable people list. They were raised in Lee’s Summit attending SLMS Middle school and LSW High School. They are famous youtubers with 6.03 million subscribers. They are also musicians, actresses, and singers. They have been in “Jane the Virgin”, “Faking It”, “The Standoff”, “Like a Boss”, and “ Switched”. They have received a Shorty Award, 2 Streamy Awards. They have also been nominated for a Teen Choice Award in 2019 for Choice Youtuber. Drexroad311 (talk) 23:21, 14 February 2022 (UTC)
 * 1) REDIRECT []source 1(Veronica Merrell's Twitter page stating that she revisited SLMS)
 * 2) REDIRECT []source 2(LSW's offical journalist page wrote about Veronica and Vanessa Merrell selected for a contest while attending Lee's Summit West)


 * , where's the source? You will need to cite a reliable source to prove that the Merrell twins should be on the notable people list. Severe  storm  28  20:42, 15 February 2022 (UTC)


 * They've had their own Wikipedia article for a while. So I added them.  signed, Willondon (talk)  04:33, 16 February 2022 (UTC)

demographics
I think the 2020 census demographics should obviously be expanded upon. I also think the 2000 and 2010 demographics could probably be cut back a bit—at least the 2000 census information. I could see it being useful for comparison to today's demographics, but who is really coming to see what the demographics were in Lee's Summit 23 years ago? Damiens the Regicide (talk) 20:34, 3 March 2023 (UTC)