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Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority to meet Jan. 5, 2021

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The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 5 at 4 p.m. electronically via videoconferencing technology due to City offices being closed to the public at this time.

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Dwayne Shmel named City’s new director of Building Development Services

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Dwayne Shmel has been selected as the City’s new director of Building Development Services (BDS), effective Jan. 11, 2021. Shmel replaces Harlan Hill, who served in the role from December 2017 until he resigned earlier this year to be...

Mayor Ken McClure shares holiday message for the community

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At City Hall, we end 2020 especially thankful for the blessing of family, friends and colleagues. 

"Together, with City and community leaders and each and every resident from across all four zones, we can move the city fo...

9-1-1 staff to issue BOLO on Christmas Eve

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A yearly tradition, the Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Department will be alerting law enforcement over the radio on Christmas Eve to be on the lookout (BOLO) for an unidentified flying object and a male with...

City dedicates Battlefield and Fremont improvement project with virtual ribbon cutting

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In celebration of the completion of the Battlefield and Fremont Intersection and Roadway Widening project, the City and project partners released a virtual ribbon cutting video officially dedicating the project.

Completed on schedule i...

City seeking volunteers for Police Civilian Review Board

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The City of Springfield is looking for people interested in joining the Police Civilian Review Board (PCRB). The board reviews citizen appeals of determinations made by the Police Department about specific police conduct ma...

Volunteers needed for local boards and commissions

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The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions. Volunteers are especially needed for the Landmarks Board and the Citizens' Tax Oversight Committee. Current board and commiss...

City Council extends masking, social distancing, occupancy restrictions until April 9

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At the recommendation of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and with the full support of health care partners in the region, City Council at its Dec. 14 meeting unanimously voted to extend the face covering, occupancy res...

City Council to consider bills to ratify union agreements

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City Council is expected to hear and consider a few bills tonight ratifying agreements with the City’s union firefighters, police officers and craft, trades, and labor employees . The agreements formalize issues such as pay improvemen...

Industrial Development Authority to meet Dec. 21 at 3 p.m.

Sign up by noon on Friday, Dec. 18 to attend or speak at the meeting

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The Springfield Industrial Development Authority will meet at 3 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21. Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the meeting are required to contact the ...

Media briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

Leaders from the City of Springfield and Springfield-Greene County Health Department will provide a media briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 in the training room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott.  

The briefing will go over...

City and Council mourn loss of former councilman

Statement from Springfield Mayor Ken McClure on behalf of City Council and the City of Springfield:

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure expresses sincere condolences to the family and friends of a former City Councilman who died Sunday after a battle w...

Landmarks Board to meet Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 to attend or speak at the meeting

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The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the meeting are requ...

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations to meet Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. on Monday to attend or speak at the meeting

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The Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the ...

Planning & Zoning Commission to meet Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m., Tuesday Dec. 15 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. 

Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the meetin...

City to step up enforcement of masking ordinance

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City Manager Jason Gage has asked City departments to step up enforcement of the City’s ordinance requiring face coverings and social distancing. Health officials and police are primary enforcers of the ordinance.

Masks are p...

City Council to meet Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday to attend or speak at the meeting

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City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to sign up to speak at the meeting, attend with someone who is speak...

City Council to hear update on masking ordinance at Tuesday's Council Lunch

MEDIA ALERT

At Tuesday’s Council Lunch Workshop, Director of Public Health Clay Goddard will update City Council on the masking ordinance, and discuss a possible extension of the masking and social distancing requirements. Tune in live at 11:30 a.m. at htt...

City passes “three-foot rule” to help increase pedestrian, bicycle safety at crosswalks

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The City of Springfield is now one of the few cities in the country where a driver is required to yield to pedestrians waiting near a crosswalk.   

In early November, City Council approved a series of City Code amendm...

City Council to meet Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday to attend or speak at the meeting

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City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to sign up to speak at the meeting, attend with someone who is speak...

Mayor Ken McClure shares Thanksgiving message for the community

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Thanksgiving for many is a time of thoughtful reflection. Mayor Ken McClure shares his Thanksgiving message for the community on this Thanksgiving eve. 

"Despite the many challenges we collectively face, there are so many...

Landmarks Board to meet Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 to attend or speak at the meeting

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The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the meeting are requi...

Board of Adjustment to meet Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 to attend or speak at the meeting

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The Board of Adjustment will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to speak at the meeting are required to contact ...

Media briefing at 2 p.m. today at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

Leaders from the City of Springfield, Greene County, Springfield-Greene County Health Department, CoxHealth, Mercy Springfield and the Missouri Foundation for Health will provide a media briefing at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in the t...

Mayor McClure calls for ringing of bells Saturday

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is asking churches and other facilities with bells, chimes or carillons, to ring / play them at approximately 7:55 p.m., ­Saturday, Nov. 21 (or right after the Mayor’s tree is lit) for a moment of unity. I...

City Council hears progress report on community CARES Act allocations

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At Tuesday's Council Lunch Workshop, Planning & Development staff presented City Council with a progress report on the first round of local community-designated Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and HOME Pr...

Park Central Square Christmas Tree to be installed at 9 a.m. Tuesday

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City of Springfield Public Works will install the Park Central Square Christmas tree beginning at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17. Tune in to a livestream of the installation on the City of SGF Facebook page. 

The 35-foot-tall Norway...

Public hearing on FY2019 CAPER scheduled for Nov. 24

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The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a public hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2019 at 6 p.m., Nov. 24.

Following the meeting presentat...

MEDIA ALERT: City to host Virtual Concept Development Event for Grant Avenue Parkway project Nov. 19

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The City of Springfield is asking the community to participate in the development of basic concept designs for the Grant Avenue Parkway corridor improvement project and corridor plan.

A Virtual Concept Development Event is scheduled 5:...

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show and Festival of Lights Tip Sheet

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Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show and Festival of Lights Tip SheetSaturday Nov. 21, 7-8 p.m. SGFFestivalofLights.com 

Each year, Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is honored to kick off the holiday season by officially l...

Planning & Zoning Commission to meet Nov. 19

Sign up by 5 p.m., Tuesday Nov. 17 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 195 at 6:30 p.m. 

Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the meeti...

City Council to meet Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday to attend or speak at the meeting

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City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to sign up to speak at the meeting, attend with someone who is speaki...

CACCD to meet Nov. 24

Sign up by noon on Monday, Nov. 23 to attend

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The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technolog...

City seeking feedback for future of Commercial Street, Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan

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Over the last several months, the City’s Planning and Development Department and Forward SGF consulting team have been working with eight focus groups to organize vision statements, goals and strategies for the Forward SGF C...

City to launch citizen survey

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The City of Springfield wants to hear from citizens on a variety of topics including public safety, law enforcement and race relations. In addition to listening sessions scheduled in November, the City will mail a survey to randomly s...

City seeks public input in Concept Development Phase for Grant Avenue Parkway project

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The City of Springfield is asking the community to participate in the development of basic concept designs for the Grant Avenue Parkway corridor improvement project and corridor plan.

A Virtual Concept Development Event is scheduled 5:...

Planning & Zoning Commission to meet Nov. 5

Sign up by 5 p.m., Tuesday Nov. 3 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing due to City o...

Landmarks Board to meet Nov. 4

Sign up by noon Monday, Nov. 2 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technology due to Ci...

City Council to meet Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday to attend or speak at the meeting

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City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to sign up to speak at the meeting, attend with someone who is speaki...

Board of Adjustment to meet Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 to attend or speak at the meeting

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The Board of Adjustment will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. via videoconferencing technology due to City offices being closed...

Environmental review records for CDBG Commercial Loan Program available for public comment

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The City of Springfield on or about Nov. 4 will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the purpose of providing low interest...

Tonight’s City Council Listening Session canceled

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Tonight’s City Council Listening Session, scheduled for 6-8 p.m. at Parkview High School, is canceled due to low response. The two citizens who signed up to speak tonight have been rescheduled to either the Nov. 9 or Nov. 23 listening...

CACCD to meet Oct. 27

Sign up by noon on Monday, Oct. 26 to attend

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The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technolog...

City recognizes Pedestrian Safety Month by highlighting safety strategies and progress

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Recognizing that October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, the City of Springfield is highlighting their strategies and progress in the effort to make Springfield a more pedestrian friendly community.

On average, 70 pedestrians are ...

Environmental review records for CDBG/HOME New Construction Program available for public comment

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The City of Springfield on or about Nov. 3 will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and HOME Investment Partnerships Program ...

Council wants to hear from citizens on crime, community race relations, race relations and policing

UPDATE: The Oct. 26 session has been canceled  due to low response. The two citizens who signed up to speak have been rescheduled to either the Nov. 9 or Nov. 23 listening sessions.  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield City Council will eng...

City Manager proposes changes in response to NAACP demands

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City Manager Jason Gage presented recommendations to City Council Tuesday night, following demands issued by the local NAACP. The three demands included: banning vascular neck restraints/choke holds or any form of neck restr...

Landmarks Board to meet Oct. 21

Sign up by noon Monday, Oct. 19 to attend or speak at the meeting.

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The Landmarks Board will have a regular scheduled meeting on October 21, 2020 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held electronically via teleconferencing per the ...

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations to meet Oct. 21

Sign up by 5 p.m. on Monday to attend or speak at the meeting.

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The Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting October 21 at 5:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held via ...

‘Tough Talks’ series continues Oct. 22 with further dialogue on race relations

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Springfield’s “Tough Talks” series continues at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, with a second discussion aimed at race relations, “ERacism: Lived Experience in the Community.” We will be discussing how race and racism impact the experience...

Mayor to announce plans for holiday kickoff

MEDIA ALERT

Mayor Ken McClure and the Ozarks Performing Arts League (OPAL) will reveal details about an upcoming community event at a media briefing at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway.

The briefing will take place outsi...

City issues RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk services for Renew Jordan Creek Project

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The City of Springfield has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) through 1 p.m., Nov. 16 for construction manager at risk services for the construction of the Renew Jordan Creek project from Main Avenue to Boonville Avenue.

Renew ...

City, Greene County Clerk partner to educate public on voting options with PSA

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Following a Sept. 22 press conference at the Greene County Elections Center with Missouri Secretary of State John R. Ashcroft, the City of Springfield and Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller have partnered to produce a public service ...

Environmental review records for CDBG home rehabilitation project area available for public comment

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The City of Springfield will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds for th...

Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights & Community Relations announces results of inclusiveness survey

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Results from a survey conducted by the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights earlier this year asking respondents to share their views on inclusiveness in the Springfield area are now available. 

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Masking requirement extended through Jan. 9

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After hearing from hundreds of speakers and reading tens of thousands of written and transcribed comments since first passing an ordinance in July requiring face coverings in public spaces, Springfield City Council at its Oct. 5 meeti...

Media briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott.

We ask that members of the media – one per outlet – arrive ...

Landmarks Board to meet Oct. 7

Sign up by noon Monday, Oct. 5 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technology due to Ci...

Planning & Zoning Commission to meet Oct. 8

Sign up by 5 p.m., Tuesday Oct. 6 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing due to City o...

Council to vote on Road to Recovery Phase 3B ordinance Monday night

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The City of Springfield and Springfield-Greene County Health Department have provided avenues for citizens to voice their opinions and get their questions answered on the proposed Road to Recovery Phase 3B ordinance that would extend ...

Apply to run for Mayor, 4 City Council seats starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1

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Those wishing to serve on Springfield’s City Council can download informational packets on the City’s website beginning at 8 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. Petitions must be obtained through the City Clerk's office by submitt...

MEDIA ALERT: Fassnight-focused virtual input event for Grant Avenue Parkway 6-7 p.m. tonight

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield will host a virtual visioning workshop for the Fassnight Neighborhood portion of the Grant Avenue Parkway project area at 6-7 p.m. tonight. The workshop will be conducted virtually at grantavenueparkway.com/fassnight and...

Community collaborative to launch new “Tough Talks” series

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A community collaborative will kick off a series of “tough talks” in conjunction with Missouri State University’s Public Affairs Conference on Oct. 1. Tough Talks are a series of community conversations geared toward positive action a...

CACCD to meet Sept. 22

Sign up by noon on Monday, Sept. 21 to attend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technol...

EPA visit highlights Springfield's Brownfields Program

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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Gulliford were in Springfield Thursday to acknowledge the work done by the City of Springfield and its many partners in conjunction with t...

City to hire director of diversity and inclusion

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At the Sept. 8 City Council meeting, City Manager Jason Gage requested that City Council approve a measure allowing him to recruit and hire a Director of Diversity and Inclusion. The position will be a senior-level managemen...

Community Remembrance Coalition plans soil collection ceremony for Saturday

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The City of Springfield and Greene County, as members of the Springfield-Greene County Remembrance Coalition, will host a soil collection ceremony at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 at Park Central Square. Soil collected from the...

TONIGHT: Forward SGF Speaker Series continues with Brad Segal on “Global Trends”

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The challenges of 2020 are enormous and impact all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice protests following the senseless killing of George Floyd, and a stressful political environment in a presidential election year each has s...

Public hearing set for Sept. 22 on acquisition/overhaul of affordable housing units

City Council Zones: 1, 2, 3Registered Neighborhoods: Weller, Robberson, Mark Twain, West Central

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The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Springfield will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, regarding the ...

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations to meet Sept. 16

Sign up by noon on Tuesday to attend or speak at meeting

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The Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing ...

Mayor renews civil emergency order through Oct. 13

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As a housekeeping item in order to ensure the city has needed flexibility in the coming weeks, Mayor Ken McClure issued the second renewal of the Sixth Proclamation of Civil Emergency, effective Sept. 13-Oct. 13.

“There continues to re...

MEDIA ALERT: West Central-focused virtual input event for Grant Avenue Parkway 6-7 p.m. tonight

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield will host a virtual visioning workshop for the West Central Neighborhood portion of the Grant Avenue Parkway project area at 6-7 p.m. tonight. The workshop will be conducted virtually at grantavenueparkway.com/westcentra...

Mayor Ken McClure sends best wishes to Dr. John Jungmann

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure sends his best wishes to Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. John Jungmann on behalf of Springfield City Council. Dr. Jungmann announced his retirement from public education to be at the end of the 2020-21 school ye...

Forward SGF Speaker Series continues with Brad Segal on “Global Trends”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The challenges of 2020 are enormous and impact all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice protests following the senseless killing of George Floyd, and a stressful political environment in a presidential election year each has s...

Planning & Zoning Commission to meet Sept. 10

Sign up by 5 p.m., Tuesday Sept. 8 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing due to Cit...

Council expected to amend Galloway rezoning bill; public hearing to continue

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At its Sept. 8 meeting, City Council is expected to amend Council Bill 2020-187, which would rezone approximately 4.2 acres at 3503, 3521, 3527, and 3535 S. Lone Pine Avenue from R-SF, Single-family Residential, GR, General Retail, an...

Industrial Development Authority to meet Sept. 8

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The Springfield Industrial Development Authority will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technology due to City offices being closed to the public at this time.

Citizens wishing to attend o...

Volunteers needed to serve on local boards and commissions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions. Current openings include:

Art Museum Board

Has charge of and operates the City Art Museum for the promotion of aesthetic or artistic educa...

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority to meet Sept. 1 at 4 p.m.

Sign up by noon Monday to attend or speak at the meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. via videoconferencing technology due to City offices be...

Visioning phase for Grant Avenue Parkway corridor improvement project kicks off Sept. 3

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The City of Springfield is asking the community to help set the vision for the upcoming Grant Avenue Parkway corridor improvement project and corridor plan. A city-wide public input survey is set to launch Sept. 1 with a series of vir...

City to rebroadcast 2014 Ozark Mountain Daredevils concert on web and cable

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Remember the good old days when people could attend concerts?

One concert in particular stands out to City of Springfield Department of Public Information & Civic Engagement staff – the Ozark Mountain Daredevils concert at the Gill...

CACCD to meet Aug. 25

Sign up by noon on Monday, Aug. 24 to attend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technolog...

Landmarks Board to meet Aug. 26

Sign up by noon Monday, Aug. 24 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technology due to ...

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations to meet Aug. 19

Sign up by noon on Tuesday to attend or speak at meeting

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The Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Aug. 19 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing t...

City contractors to begin survey work in Grant Avenue Parkway project area Aug. 17

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Property owners located along Grant Avenue between Sunshine and downtown may notice signs of activity beginning Monday, Aug. 17 as survey crews begin in-depth data collection for the upcoming Grant Avenue Parkway project.

Surv...

Media briefing at 10 a.m. Thursday at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott.

We ask that members of the media—one per outlet—arrive 10-...

Planning & Zoning Commission to meet Aug. 13

Sign up by 5 p.m., Tuesday Aug. 11 to attend or speak at meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing due to City...

Landmarks Board to meet Aug. 12

Sign up by noon Monday, Aug. 10 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technology due to ...

City seeks input on design of the Cherry and Pickwick Intersection and Traffic Calming project

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The City of Springfield is asking for public feedback on its preliminary plans for intersection and traffic calming improvements in the growing Cherry Street and Pickwick Avenue area.  

In recent years, Cherry and Pickwick has...

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority to meet Aug. 4 at 4 p.m.

Sign up by 2 p.m. Monday to attend or speak at the meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. electronically via videoconferencing technology due to...

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure Statement

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and the Springfield City Council congratulate Branson Mayor Edd Akers and the Branson Board of Aldermen on their passage of a masking ordinance for the City of Branson.

“We congratulate Mayor Akkers and th...

Council approves administrative delay on Grant Avenue

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City Council approved a resolution Monday night that delays acceptance and processing of demolition, new construction, re-platting, (including lot combinations) and rezoning applications for properties that abut the  Grant Av...

CACCD to meet virtually Tuesday, July 28 at 6 p.m. for its regularly scheduled meeting

Sign up by noon on Monday, July 27 to attend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting July 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technology ...

Landmarks Board to meet July 29

Sign up by noon Monday, July 27 to attend or speak at meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Landmarks Board will have a regular scheduled meeting on July 29, 2020 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held electronically via teleconferencing per the Mayor’s proclamati...

City celebrates 30th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act with proclamation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is celebrating the 30^th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act by proclaiming July 26, 2020 as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day in Springfield.

The Americans with Disabili...

Local musician earns most points in Mayor’s video contest

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A video with a catchy jingle has received the most votes in a video creation contest sponsored by Springfield Mayor Ken McClure. “If You Don’t Wear a Mask, It Will Put You in a Casket” by Nick Sibley, was the clear winner, receiving 3...

David Leong remembered for impact on the community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE“David Leong was a Springfield treasure, exhibiting the great work ethic of our baby boom generation. His ‘Springfield-style cashew chicken’ was not only a culinary delight, but also a symbol of a changing Springfield,” said Springfie...

Springfieldians show creativity in “Wear a Mask” video competition

Five videos were selected as finalists from a pool of 25 submissions in the Mayor’s "Wear a Mask" video contest. The contest invited community members to submit videos on why it’s necessary to wear a mask to help stop the spread of the coronavir...

Mayor McClure congratulates WOW for "America's Best Aquarium" honor

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and the Springfield City Council wish to congratulate Johnny Morris and the team at Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium for regaining the title as “America’s Best Aquarium” in a USA Today p...

Mayor McClure continues state of Civil Emergency

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure issued a new emergency order this afternoon as a housekeeping item in order to insure that the city has needed flexibility in the coming weeks.  The applicable parts of the order read as follows:...

Mayor McClure reacts to Governor Parson's veto of House Bill 1854

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR KEN MCCLURE

We are disappointed that Governor Mike Parson found it necessary to veto House Bill 1854 for reasons unrelated to the City of Springfield. The bill included a provision which would allow the City to take a possible increase...

City Council passes ordinance requiring face coverings in public spaces

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After hearing from more than 60 speakers and reading around 12,000 written and transcribed comments, City Council approved an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in public spaces to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the communit...

REMINDER: Media briefing at 10 a.m. at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott.

We ask that members of the media—one per outlet—arrive 10-1...

City, Greene County celebrate 9-1-1 during rescheduled National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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Traditionally, the second week of April is set aside nationally to honor those that provide the voice to our emergency services across our country. However, due to the impact of COVID-19, this year Springfield-Greene County ...

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations to meet July 15

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The Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconfere...

Planning & Zoning Commission to meet July 16

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting July 16 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing due to City...

Landmarks Board to meet July 15

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The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting July 15 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technology due to City office...

City Council to meet July 13 at 6:30 p.m.

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City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. electronically via videoconferencing technology due to City offices being closed to t...

Faith leaders convene to assist with community needs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An initiative that arose from a few discussions between the City of Springfield, Greene County and the United Way of the Ozarks has grown to more than 122 participants, as of July 6. The Have Faith Initiative is a group of f...

COVID-19’s impact on public health capabilities leads to masking ordinance consideration

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Springfield City Council is considering an ordinance with a provision requiring the wearing of face coverings in public places as part of a proposed Phase 4 of the Road to Recovery Order. The current phase is in place until ...

Phase 3 of City’s Road to Recovery Plan to continue through July 15

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Mayor Ken McClure and Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard announced today that the City of Springfield will continue with the Phase 3 Road to Recovery guidance that was announced in early June. ...

Media briefing at 10 a.m. Thursday at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott.

We ask that members of the media—one per outlet—arrive 10-...

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority to meet July 7 at 4 p.m.

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The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 7 at 4 p.m. electronically via videoconferencing technology due to C...

Board of Adjustment to meet July 7 at 1:30 p.m.

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The Board of Adjustment will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 7 at 1:30 p.m. electronically via videoconferencing technology due to City offices being c...

Mayor Ken McClure launches “Wear a Mask” Video Contest

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To promote the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s recommended measure of wearing a mask in public, Springfield Mayor Ken McClure announces a contest that invites community members to submit videos on why it’s necessary to ...

Mayor Ken McClure urges citizens to support WOW in national contest

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is thrilled that Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Aquarium and Museum is again in the running to be considered America’s Best Aquarium.  

A USA TODAY readers’ choice poll to select a wi...

City Council to meet June 29 at 6:30 p.m.

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City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. electronically via videoconferencing technology due to City offices being closed to t...

Mayor congratulates Springfield Cardinals on plans to host St. Louis Cardinals players

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is pleased to learn that the St. Louis Cardinals plan to use Hammons Field in Springfield as a location for its taxi squad. A "taxi squad" is a group of players, not on the active roster, who wi...

City issues RFQ for architecture and engineering services for Jordan Creek daylighting project

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The City of Springfield has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) through 5 p.m. July 15 for engineering and architecture services for the design of the Renew Jordan Creek project from Main Avenue to Boonville Avenue.

Renew Jordan ...

Square sculpture to be tumbled Thursday, June 18 in honor of Tom Billionis

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The public is invited to a special summertime rotation of the Park Central Square sculpture, the Tumbler, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18.

This is a unique tumble for Public Works crews as this quarterly event coincides with the fourth ...

Nearly $1M in CARES Act money to fund affordable housing, homeless services, forgivable biz loans

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At its June 15 meeting, City Council passed a bill allocating $916,138 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID-19 funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Reli...

Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights to meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

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The Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. electronically via videoconferencing technology due to City offices being closed to the public at this time.

Citize...

City Council expected to table bills to annex and rezone West Plainview Road property Monday night

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Two bills on Monday’s City Council meeting agenda are expected to be tabled to the June 29 meeting due to a valid protest petition for the rezoning application, which requires a supermajority (six votes) for passage plus at least two ...

Phase 3 of City’s Road to Recovery Plan effective Monday

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Mayor Ken McClure, City Manager Jason Gage and Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard announced a new City order today lessening restrictions of business and community activities. The order is effe...

Media Briefing at 11 a.m. Friday at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield, Greene County and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 11 a.m. Friday in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott. 

We ask that members of the media – ...

Mayor Ken McClure praises officer for courageous actions

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure started today’s City Council lunch workshop with a moment of silence for 21-year police veteran Mark Priebe. Officer Priebe was seriously injured this morning in the line of duty.

“We start this meeting wi...

Message from Mayor McClure and Presiding Commissioner Dixon, June 5

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Springfield, Missouri Mayor Ken McClure and Greene County, Missouri Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon share their weekly video message to the community.

Both leaders expressed appreciation for the continued vigilance of the community in...

MEDIA ALERT: City to host follow-up information session on Fassnight Creek Stormwater Project June 9

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The City of Springfield will host a second public information session 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 9 to provide clarity and further opportunity for discussion regarding the upcoming Fassnight Creek Stormwater Improvement Project at the Sprin...

Traffic impacts expected for downtown Springfield Saturday

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Road closures for a planned, permitted special event on Park Central Square are expected to cause significant traffic impacts starting at 2 p.m. until as late as 7 p.m. on Saturday. The Springfield Police Department will be enforcing ...

Mayor amends civil emergency order to allow public gatherings

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Mayor Ken McClure today issued a second amendment to his Fourth Proclamation of Civil Emergency to allow public events that require a special event permit by using the same occupancy restrictions for businesses, churches and other gro...

City to host follow-up information session on upcoming Fassnight Creek Stormwater Project June 9

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The City of Springfield will host a second public information session 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 9 to provide clarity and further opportunity for discussion regarding the upcoming Fassnight Creek Stormwater Improvement Project at...

Mayor Ken McClure offers encouragement, praise in annual State of the City address

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COVID-19 and a power outage early this morning could not keep Mayor Ken McClure from giving his 2020 State of the City address.

The yearly address, which comprised this year’s virtual June Good Morning Springfield! program hosted by th...

Mayor and City Manager encourage safe, lawful protests

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Mayor and City Manager encourage safe, lawful protests

A resolution before City Council tonight condemns the horrific actions by the four ex-Minneapolis police officers that led to the tragic death of George Floyd. 

“...

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The steering committee for the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival has unanimously decided to cancel the 2020 festival, due to COVID-19 concerns. The 2020 festival was planned for Aug. 14-15.

“Last year’s attendance was 65,000 over two day...

City of Springfield takes formal action to condemn actions of Minneapolis Police

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The recent actions by police officers in Minneapolis that caused the death of George Floyd are intolerable and cause us all to think twice about the dignity of all persons, the value of life and our responsibility as a local...

Developer requests tabling of zoning hearing on Lone Pine and Galloway properties

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Developer Elevation Development Co. has requested that the Planning & Zoning Commission table zoning case Planned Development No. 374 to the July 16 P&Z meeting to address and make revisions to the design as a result of the ne...

City Council to vote on pair of bills to temporarily ease requirements for outdoor dining

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOn Monday night, City Council is expected to vote on two emergency bills to ease the requirements for outdoor dining spaces as the Springfield community continues its economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and reopens in phases....

Planning & Zoning Commission to meet June 4

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting June 4 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held electronically via teleconferencing due to Ci...

Mayor McClure announces Costco membership warehouse considering locating in Springfield

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is pleased to announce Costco Wholesale Corporation is considering a membership warehouse retail store in east Springfield. Costco operates membership warehouses that carry quality brand name merchandise ...

City Council to meet June 1 at 6:30 p.m.

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City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. electronically via teleconferencing technology due to City offices being closed to the...

Landmarks Board to meet June 3 at 5:30 p.m.

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The Landmarks Board will resume its regularly scheduled meetings at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. The meeting will be held electronically via teleconferencing due to City offices ...

Mayor McClure urges personal responsibility

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure shares a video message to Springfieldians as the community starts its first full week under a Road to Recovery Order, Phase 2. This second phase in the Road to Recovery Plan lightens restrictions, allowin...

Mayor Ken McClure remembers businessman Ed Pinegar

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On behalf of Springfield City Council and the City of Springfield, Mayor Ken McClure expresses his sincere condolences to the family of Ed Pinegar, a local businessman who died Saturday after a lifetime of contributing to the communit...

Mayor amends order to clarify intent on occupancy allowance

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure has made a slight amendment to his Road to Recovery Phase 2 emergency order that was issued Wednesday, May 20. As City and Health Department staff received feedback about the order throughout the...

City seeks public input on amendments to plans related to CARES Act funds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s draft Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Action Plan (AAP) Amendments, Fiscal Year 2019 Draft Annual Action Plan CARES Act Amendments and Disaster/Emergency Declaration Amendments to the Citizens Participation Plan (CPP...

Phase 2 of “Road to Recovery Plan” effective Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Ken McClure and Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard announced a new order today lessening restrictions of business and community activities. The order is effective May 23-June 22, however, it will b...

Media Briefing at 2 p.m. at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host an in-person media briefing at 2 p.m. in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott.

We ask that members of the media—one per outlet—arrive 10...

Springfield Art Museum Stormwater Improvement project to begin in late summer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As part of the Springfield Art Museum Master Plan, construction of stormwater improvements to Fassnight Creek are planned to begin this summer along Brookside Drive, roughly between National Avenue and Kings Avenue.

The project will re...

MEDIA ALERT: City to host virtual information session on Fassnight Creek Stormwater project tonight

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield will host a virtual information session detailing plans for the upcoming Fassnight Creek Stormwater Improvement Project near the Springfield Art Museum at 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. The public is encouraged t...

City highlights role of infrastructure, dedication of staff during National Public Works Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is celebrating National Public Works Week May 17-23 by highlighting public works professionals, infrastructure and services vital to maintaining public health, quality of life and well-being of Springfield.

“The...

City Council provides feedback on draft “Road to Recovery Plan”

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City Manager Jason Gage and Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard shared with City Council Friday a draft guidance document called the Road to Recovery Plan to map out the area’s next phases in reopening th...

CACCD to meet virtually Tuesday at 6 p.m. for public hearing on CARES Act funding

Sign up by noon on Monday, May 18 to attend

MEDIA ALERT 

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will meet virtually via teleconferencing technology at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 for a public hearing on funding recommendations...

City to host virtual information session on upcoming Fassnight Creek Stormwater Improvement project

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield will host a virtual information session detailing plans for the upcoming Fassnight Creek Stormwater Improvement Project near the Springfield Art Museum at 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. The public is encouraged t...

Kris Inman selected to serve as Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A 25-year employee has been selected to fill the role as Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications director. Kris Inman, who currently serves as the department’s training and education manager, will lead the 70-employee...

Police and Firefighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees to meet virtually Thursday morning

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MEDIA ALERT 

The Police and Firefighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet virtually via teleconferencing technology at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, May 14 due to City offices being closed to the public at ...

Springfield Mayor commemorates V-E Day with message to Veterans

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure commemorates V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) by sending a message to area Veterans of America’s Armed Forces.

“Seventy-five years ago today was a very important event in World War II – the end of the War w...

Springfield Mayor thanks U.S. Air Force for show of support

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure was moved by today’s show of support by the U.S. Air Force. A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flew over Springfield on Friday evening to honor medical and health care workers, essential employees and volunteers...

Message from Mayor McClure and Presiding Commissioner Dixon, May 8

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Springfield, Missouri Mayor Ken McClure and Greene County, Missouri Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon share their weekly video message to the community.

Citing continued flattening of the COVID-19 curve, on Thursday, May 7, the City and...

City amends Road to Recovery order following community dashboard improvements

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Springfield-Greene County leaders led Thursday’s news briefing with some cautious optimism. Springfield Mayor Ken McClure amended the City’s “Road to Recovery” order, effective immediately. The Greene County Commission is expected to ...

City budget workshops resume

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

At City Council’s lunch workshop Tuesday, City Manager Gage and Finance Director David Holtmann presented a review of the City’s General Fund projections for the remainder of the 2019-2020 fiscal year, which ends June 30, as well as r...

Message from Mayor McClure and Presiding Commissioner Dixon, May 1

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Springfield, Missouri Mayor Ken McClure and Greene County, Missouri Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon share their weekly video message to the community. 

On Thursday, April 30, the City and County issued separate but similar Ro...

Springfield recycling facilities to reopen to the public May 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Following more than a month-long closure due to physical distancing concerns, the City of Springfield will reopen the City’s recycling sites Wednesday, May 6.

All recycling services and products will be available during their usual ope...

City to receive additional CDBG funds as result of CARES Act, asking for public input

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The City of Springfield will receive nearly $1 million ($916,138) in additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a result of Congress’s passage of the CA...

City Council to meet May 4 at 6:30 p.m.

MEDIA ALERT

City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday May 4 at 6:30 p.m. electronically via teleconferencing technology due to City offices being closed to the public at this time.  

Citizens wishing to sign up to speak a...

Mayor, Greene County issue Road to Recovery orders; Health Director urges cautious approach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Ken McClure and the Greene County Commission issued separate but similar Road to Recovery orders to provide businesses and other organizations with guidance to safely resume operations. The City’s order goes into effect at midni...

Media Briefing at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2020

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield, Greene County and Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host an in-person media briefing at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 30 in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott.

Springfield Mayor Ken ...

P&Z meetings to resume May 7

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will resume its regular scheduled meetings beginning on May 7 at 6:30 p.m. The meetings will be held electronically via teleconferencing due to City of...

TIF Commission to meet May 4 to discuss IDEA Commons redevelopment

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The City’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission will meet virtually at 4:30 p.m. May 4 to discuss the proposed IDEA Commons TIF Blight Study and Redevelopment Plan, which includes exp...

Message from Mayor McClure and Presiding Commissioner Dixon, April 24

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Springfield, Missouri Mayor Ken McClure and Greene County, Missouri Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon share their weekly video message to the community. 

On Tuesday April 21, the City and County extended their Stay-at-Home orde...

Accounting firm completes audit of IT General Controls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RubinBrown Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants presented an audit of the City’s Information Technology General Controls at the April 8 Finance and Administration Committee meeting.

The audits are part of an audit pl...

Eden Village and City of Springfield reach agreement

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Eden Village and the City of Springfield have resolved the claims filed by Eden Village against the City last year relating to development of property on West Division.

Eden Village is a program of “The Gathering Tree,” a nonprofit org...

Springfield and Greene County extend Stay-At-Home Orders until May 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and the Greene County Commission have extended separate, but similar Stay at Home Orders until 11:59 p.m., May 3, 2020. The current orders, which were put in place to help stop the spread of the novel cor...

Deadline extended to sign up to speak at Monday night's City Council meeting

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Due to technical difficulties with the online City Council agenda, the deadline to sign up to speak at Monday’s City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Historic City Hall has been extended to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19.

Sign up via an online...

Message from Mayor McClure and Presiding Commissioner Dixon, April 17

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Springfield, Missouri Mayor Ken McClure and Greene County, Missouri Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon share their weekly video message. On Thursday April 16, Gov. Parson extended the Stay-at-Home Order for the state of Missouri through...

Springfield Mayor and Greene County Presiding Commissioner react to Governor's announcement

MEDIA STATEMENTSpringfield Mayor Ken McClure and Greene County Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon express gratitude to Governor Mike Parson for extending his Stay-At-Home order for the State of Missouri. The Governor has worked with local and county governm...

City Council to meet Monday evening, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.

MEDIA ALERT

City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening, April 20, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. electronically, via teleconferencing technology, as indicated in the Mayor’s proclamation declaring a state of civil emergency and Stay-At...

Have Faith Initiative Launched to Coordinate Faith Community’s Engagement in COVID-19 Response

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Sent on behalf of Community Partnership of the Ozarks, Community Foundation of the Ozarks and United Way of the Ozarks (Philanthropy Row)

A new initiative being led by “Philanthropy Row” is connecting faith-based organizations with Ci...

Police Chief Paul Williams to provide update to City Council

MEDIA ALERT

Police Chief Paul Williams will present a crime update to members of Springfield’s City Council today at 11:30 a.m. and will release the Springfield Police Department’s 2019 Annual Report. 

Springfield-Greene County Health Director Clay...

City of Springfield and Greene County issue amended “Stay-At-Home” Orders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and the Greene County Commission issued stricter amended “Stay-At-Home” orders Monday, April 6, following an announcement by Gov. Mike Parson the previous Friday.

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• View the red...

Message from Mayor McClure and Presiding Commissioner Dixon, April 3

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Springfield, Missouri Mayor Ken McClure and Greene County, Missouri Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon shared their second video message after both elected officials enacted "Stay-At-Home" orders March 24 in order to help prev...

City Council to resume regular meeting schedule Monday

MEDIA ALERT

City Council will resume its regular meeting schedule of every other Monday evening, at 6:30 p.m., beginning Monday, April 6 and will continue to meet electronically via teleconferencing technology as indicated in the Mayor’s proclamation decla...

Electronic City Council meetings being instituted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Upcoming Springfield City Council meetings will be held electronically, via Zoom videoconferencing technology, with the usual live stream and broadcast viewing options provided. Council meetings can be seen on Mediacom cable channels ...

Message from Mayor McClure and Presiding Commissioner Dixon, March 27

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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 soc...

Municipal Court modifies court operations UPDATED

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UPDATED: In compliance with the Supreme Court of Missouri’s April 17, 2020 Order, the April 10, 2020 dates below are extended through May 15, 2020.

In compliance with the Office of State Courts Administrator’s “Statement on The Courts ...

Leaders from several community organizations sign Help Ozarks Pledge

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Leaders from several public and private-sector organizations have signed the Help Ozarks Pledge encouraging citizens, businesses and institutions to commit to helping each other through the COVID-19 pandemic, “flattening the curve” an...

City Council to have virtual meeting today at 4 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Council will have a brief virtual meeting today at 4 p.m. before adjourning into closed session. This meeting will be livestreamed on the City’s Facebook page and at cityview.springfieldmo.gov.

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City's recycling drop-off centers to close through April 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In an effort to control the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with the recent ordinance prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more, all City of Springfield recycling drop-off centers will close beginning 5 p.m. Thursday, March 19 through...

City provides alternative transaction methods in response to COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As Springfield’s largest public service organization, we know our citizens count on us to provide essential services every day. We want to assure the public that the City of Springfield will meet your service expectations as we maneuv...

Mayor issues order to prohibit public gatherings of 10 or more

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Following White House recommendations and consultation with other local and state officials, Mayor Ken McClure has issued an order amending which public gatherings are prohibited under an ordinance passed yesterday. The Mayor’s order ...

Council Lunch Workshop March 17 Cancelled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City Council Lunch Workshop schedule for March 17 has been cancelled.

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Mayor declares civil emergency; City Council prohibits public gatherings of 50 or more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

After a third case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was confirmed early today in Springfield-Greene County today, Mayor Ken McClure signed a proclamation of civil emergency.

At a special City Council meeting today, following Centers for...

Municipal Court modifies court operations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIn compliance with the Office of State Courts Administrator’s “Statement on The Courts and the Coronavirus” and Governor Mike Parson’s March 13, 2020 Executive Order 20-02 declaring a state of emergency in Missouri, the Springfield Mu...

City Council to hold emergency closed session at noon, open session immediately following

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield City Council will hold a special emergency closed session at noon today, and reconvene in open session immediately following (approximately 12:30 p.m.)  in the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room on the fourth...

Mayor Ken McClure calls for day of prayer, March 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is calling for a day of prayer on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in the community’s houses of worship.

“The social distancing strategies that Director Goddard outlined during Friday’s news briefing about coronavir...

Final review opportunity of proposed updates to FEMA floodplain maps available through March 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Residents are encouraged to review revisions to proposed updates to Springfield’s flood insurance rate maps by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through March 28 and submit questions and concerns.  

Revisions were...

African-American Heritage Trail Marker to be unveiled Sunday near Gibson Chapel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The organizers of Springfield’s African American Heritage Trail project will unveil the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail’s third marker at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8.

The ceremony will take place near Gibson Chapel...

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice available for public review through April 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield has completed an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to participate in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ...

MEDIA ALERT: City Council to receive update on 2020 census Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Council will receive an update from the U.S. Census Bureau about the 2020 census at its Council Lunch Workshop starting at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 10. The workshop will take place at the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room ...

Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights inclusion survey open through March 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield’s Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations is asking the community to complete a short survey at https://tinyurl.com/SGFinclusion about inclusion in Springfield. Paper surveys can be picked up at Springfi...

Route 66 Festival organizers announce 2020 entertainment as festival celebrates 10th year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival organizers Aaron Sachs & Associates, Ozarks on Two Wheels, KY3/KSPR, the City of Springfield and West Central Neighborhood Alliance announced the lineup for the Aug. 14-15, 2020 festival at a press ...

REMINDER: Route 66 festival press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Discovery Center

MEDIA ALERT

Please join us at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 3 at Discovery Center of Springfield, 438 E. St. Louis, as the City of Springfield and partners KY3 / KSPR / CW, Aaron Sachs & Associates and the West Central Neighborhood Alliance formally announce ...

Media Alert: Route 66 festival press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Discovery Center

MEDIA ALERT

Please join us at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 3 at Discovery Center of Springfield, 438 E. St. Louis, as the City of Springfield and partners KY3 / KSPR / CW, Aaron Sachs & Associates and the West Central Neighborhood Alliance formally announce ...

City to collect design input on Commercial Street TIF-funded projects at March 3 Open House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield encourages interested citizens to attend an informational open house 5-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 3 at Drury on C-Street (233 E. Commercial Street) to provide input on several upcoming enhancement projects utili...

Mayor proclaims Feb. 23 a day to celebrate life of Dr. Robert Spence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Ken McClure will proclaim Feb. 23, 2020 an official day of mourning in the City of Springfield, to memorialize the life and death of Dr. Robert Spence. Spence died Feb. 19 and will be laid to rest Feb. 23. Spence was president e...

Remembering Dr. Robert H. Spence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Ken McClure, City Council and the staff of the City of Springfield express sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Robert H. Spence, president emeritus of Evangel University, who passed away Feb. 19 after suffering an incapacit...

Department of Labor satisfied with City’s action to address grant fund eligibility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s Workforce Development Department has received word that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is satisfied with the corrective action clarifying eligibility processes regarding the use of grant funds for a workf...

Mayor Ken McClure and the City of Springfield send the prayers of the entire community to Dr. Robert

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Ken McClure and the City of Springfield send the prayers of the entire community to Dr. Robert Spence and his family. As a testament to his service to the community, the City recently presented him with the Key to the ...

Fire Chief recognized with Ambassador award from Center for Public Safety Excellence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Fire Chief David Pennington has been awarded the Ambassador of the Year Award by the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

CPSE is an international technical organization that works with the most progressive fire and emergen...

City to demolish vacant buildings along Boonville to make way for parking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield will begin construction to demolish three vacant buildings along Boonville – 827, 833 and 843-845 N. Boonville. The buildings have been acquired by the City over the past few years because they are in disrepair...

Mayor McClure encourages citizens to participate in U.S. census in March

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The 2020 U.S. census officially begin Jan. 21 in the Alaska Native village of Toksook Bay, Alaska, on the Bering Sea. March 12-20, the U.S. Census Bureau will mail every household in Missouri an invitation to respond to the ...

City names Neil Slagle as new Director of Information Systems

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Neil Slagle has been named the City of Springfield’s Director of Information Systems (IS), effective Feb. 18. This position is critical in leading the City’s technology needs, including those that directly affect daily operations, bot...

Dr. Robert Spence receives key to the City

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Mayor Ken McClure presented a key to the City to Dr. Robert Spence, president emeritus of Evangel University, at a ceremony and reception Monday, Feb. 10.

“Dr. Spence has served and continues to serve as a goodwill ambassador for our c...

REMINDER: Mayor to present key to the City to Dr. Robert Spence at 5 p.m.

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Mayor Ken McClure will host a ceremony and reception 5-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 in the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room on the fourth floor of the Busch Municipal Building to present a key to the City to Dr. Robert Spence, president emerit...

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure would like to congratulate Coach Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure would like to congratulate Coach Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs for their Super Bowl win Sunday night. 

“What a great sports year for the state of the Missouri!” McClure said in a Tweet Sund...

City’s auditor releases FY 2019 Compliance Report

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The City’s auditor, RSM LLP, has released its annual compliance audit of the City’s federal expenditures.

RSM gave an unmodified opinion on the City’s federal programs, with the exception of the U.S. Department of Labor’s America’s Pro...

Forward SGF Issues and Opportunities Report released at Council Lunch

Forward SGF Issues and Opportunities Report released at Council Lunch

At a joint City Council Lunch meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission and Forward SGF Advisory Team Tuesday, planning consultant Houseal Lavigne Associates and Planning and Devel...

Reminder: Public encouraged to attend a Forward SGF Visioning Workshop Tuesday or Wednesday

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The Springfield community will again have the opportunity to have a hand in creating a long-term vision for Springfield as part of the Forward SGF comprehensive planning process. Building on previous Forward SGF engagement, the City w...

Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights asking for feedback about inclusion in Springfield

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Springfield’s Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations is asking the community to complete a short survey about inclusion in Springfield. The survey is available at https://tinyurl.com/SGFinclusion through March 20. ...

Longtime architect hired by City as Director of Quality of Place Initiatives

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Architect Tim Rosenbury has been hired by the City of Springfield as the Director of Quality of Place Initiatives. He plans to begin employment with the City by March 2. The primary purpose of the newly created position is to provide ...

Mayor McClure expresses gratitude and best wishes to Greene County Commissioner Harold Bengsch

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Mayor Ken McClure wishes to express his gratitude and best wishes for Greene County Commissioner Harold Bengsch, who announced that he will not seek reelection at the end of his current term. 

“The names Harold Bengsch and pub...

Forward SGF visioning workshops planned for late January

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The community will again have the opportunity to provide input to help craft the vision for the future of Springfield with three visioning workshops planned for Jan. 28 and 29, 2020 as part of the Forward SGF comprehensive planning pr...

Fourth quarter crosswalk study indicates a nearly 10 percentage point improvement in 2019

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SGF Yields, the City of Springfield’s pedestrian safety program, reports a 34% average driver compliance rate at Springfield crosswalks, a rate nearly 10 percentage points up from the first quarter of 2019.

“With a 35% average...