Two New City Council Members To Be Sworn In Tonight
Two newly elected Springfield City Council members will be sworn in at tonight’s council meeting. Newly elected Angela Romine, will replace Ferguson in Zone 1, and Heather Hardinger, will replace Fisk as the General Seat A representative.
Springfield City Council Approves Galloway Village Development
After literally years of meetings and discussion, the city of Springfield is moving ahead with the controversial development in Galloway Village. City Council Monday night voted to approve “The Treadway,” which features multi-story apartments, retail space and
Springfield City Council Could Decide Galloway Village Project In September
Springfield City Council has tabled until September a decision on the Galloway Village project after more design changes. People both for and against the re-development along Lone Pine in south Springfield addressed council virtually Monday night. The
Springfield City Council Votes To Require Face Coverings In Public
Springfield city council members voted 8-0 late Monday night to require people to wear a face covering in public. There was one abstention. More than 60 people spoke to council, with arguments both for and against a
Springfield City Council To Discuss Payday Loans And Pay Raises Tonight
Several employee groups with the city of Springfield, including police officers, stand to get a pay raise between one and five percent, if city council says yes at Monday night’s meeting. Council members will also talk about
Springfield Police Chief Wants Retired Officers To Keep Their Guns
If Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams gets his wish, officers who retire from the force will be able to keep their guns. The chief has asked Springfield City Council to consider letting those officers buy their weapons
Springfield City Council Approves The Purchase Of Land, Accepts Grant Money
During the meeting Monday night, Springfield City Council approved plans for a nearly quarter million dollar traffic project at the intersection of Division and Grant. Crews will replace the traffic signals and make improvements to the sidewalks.
Springfield Waives Police Report Fees For Rape And Domestic Violence Victims
The city of Springfield wants there to be one less barrier for victims of rape and domestic violence. On Monday, council members approved waiving the fees for those victims who want to get a copy of their
Local African American Historical Sites Will Soon Be Recognized In Springfield
Springfield City Council provided money earlier this year for signage to point out landmarks on its new African American Heritage Trail. The project was created by Missouri State University Sociology Professor Lyle Foster, who tells Missourinet that