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Posted on: March 27, 2020

Message from Mayor McClure and Presiding Commissioner Dixon, March 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield, Missouri Mayor Ken McClure and Greene County, Missouri Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon share a video message at the end of a busy week. Both elected officials enacted "Stay-At-Home" orders aimed at limiting socialization in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Greene County currently has 41 cases. Both leaders indicated that they spent a great deal of time this week talking to citizens. They continued to encourage individuals and organizations to sign the #HelpOzarks Pledge. Access information at HelpOzarks.Springfieldmo.Gov. to both make the pledge, and see who else has made the commitment.

View Video: https://cityview.springfieldmo.gov/message-from-mayor-ken-mcclure-and-presiding-commissioner-bob-dixon/

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For more information, contact Cora Scott, Director of Public Information & Civic Engagement, City of Springfield or Donna Barton, Public Information Officer, Greene County.

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