City Government: The City is run by an elected Mayor and four members of the Board of Aldermen, two from each side of Weston. Main Street is the dividing line for the city wards. Ward I on the east side of Main Street and Ward II on the west side of Main Street. The Mayor and each board member are elected to serve two-year terms.

Vision Statement: Working in partnership with the residents of the greater Weston community, the City Staff, officials and policy makers are committed to preserving the physical beauty, historical heritage and environmental quality of the City, while striving to manage growth and promote development to ensure that it is a positive force on the general welfare of the Weston community, through clear plans, guidelines and regulations that achieve this goal.

Our mission will be achieved when we:

• Make decisions based on the preferences of the majority of our citizens;
• Proactively seek a preferred future by implementing and maintaining Weston's plans and regulations; and
• Strive to maintain our identity as a unique historical community while actively supporting economic and residential vitality.

Animal Tags: Currently, all dogs must be tagged within the City of Weston. $5 for spayed/neutered and $10 for non-spayed, non-neutered dog. (prorated for late arrivals; penalties for late purchases). Bring proof of rabies vaccination. No license for cats at this time. City of Weston's animal ordinance requires all dogs must be under the immediate control of its owner. Copies of this ordinance are available at City Hall.

Missouri Motor Vehicle Registration and Driver's License Bureau: Located at 500 Third Street, Platte City, MO. Their telephone number is 816-858-5711.

Voter Registration: You can change your voter registration or register to vote at City Hall, Mid-Continent Library or at the Board of Elections office in Platte City, Missouri.

Business Licenses: Required for ALL businesses. Renewal dates are January 1st of each year. Applications can be picked up at City Hall. Other than home-based businesses, all other businesses in town are required to have trash services. Small businesses pickup on Wednesday mornings is $33.83; Twice a week $38.03; Business dumpster twice a week pickup $82.52; Large Businesses with three times a week pickup $142.32.

Weston Business Listing: A list of local businesses, shops, restaurants and services can be picked up at City Hall and is also available on this website at VisitUs/Business Directory.

Parks: Weston City Park has playgrounds, gazebo, picnic tables, grills, tennis courts and basketball court. Franklin Park and Bless Park are also located in Weston. The Weston Bend State Park, located on the southern edge of Weston on Highway 45. offers picnic shelters, playgrounds, grills, walking/jogging trails, camping hookups and a scenic lookout point over the Missouri River. You may contact the Weston Bend State Park by calling 816-640-5443.

Recreation: The Weston Sports Association is a member of the Mid-Continent Sports Association. Please visit their website at www.midcontinentathletics.com if you have any questions.

Trash Pickup: Household pickups are every Wednesday morning starting at 7 a.m.. Curbside trash must be bagged and contain household trash only! All other trash may be taken to the Bulky Item Dumpsters.

Recycling & Bulky Item Dumpsters: In-town residents pay for recycling on their water, sewer and trash bill. Recycling drop offs are located at the City Garage located at the corner of Blackhawk and Market Streets. Recycling of newspapers and magazines can be placed in the drop box located in the City Hall parking lot as well. You may call City Hall or the City Garage at 816-640-5477 if you have questions regarding what items can be recycled. Nonresidents can recycle for a fee of $27 per year. Residents within the city limits may use the Bulky Item Dumpsters at the same location. A charge of $18 for a half-truck load and $25 for a full-truck load. Nonresidents $20 for half-truck load and $40 for a full-truck load. Yard waste is free to in-town residents. All dumpsters at this location are open on Saturdays ONLY from 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

Library: Mid-Continent Public Library is located at 18204 Library Drive, and can be reached by calling 816-640-2874. Hours of operation: Monday & Thursday from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m..

Schools: West Platte Elementary can be reached by calling 816-640-2811; Junior and Senior High Schools can be reached by calling 816-640-2292; West Platte Superintendent's Office can be reached by calling 816-640-2236. For more information, you may visit http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/wprii.k12.mo.us/dstcont.htm.

Emergency Services: Call 9-1-1 in emergency situations. West Platte Fire and Ambulance District respond to Weston calls. The non-emergency number for the district is 816-640-2724 or 816-640-9927. Weston Police Department also responds to Weston calls. The non-emergency number for the police station/officer on duty is 816-640-2455.

Courthouse: Platte County seat is located at 415 Third Street, Platte City, MO and the telephone number is 816-858-2232.

United States Postal Service: The local post office is located at 18205 Library Drive, Weston, MO. The telephone number is 816-640-5521.

Taxes: All real estate and personal property taxes are collected by the Office of the Platte County Collector in Platte City, MO. Residents should contact the Office of the Platte County Assessor to set personal property tax accounts.