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Councilman criticizes removal of Confederate monument in Springfield | #citycouncil

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Councilman Nick Howland was critical of the city’s decision on Wednesday to remove a Confederate monument from a park in Springfield. Howland, a Republican, said Democrat Mayor Donna Deegan overstepped her authority by removing the more than 100-year-old monument to the Women of the Confederacy and said it was City Council’s […]

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Guyton City Council approves creation of Downtown Development Authority | #citycouncil

Effingham County continues to see record growth and it’s not expected to slow down with the new Hyundai Metaplant coming to neighboring Bryan County.Communities in the county are taking steps to prepare for the future, including Guyton, where City Council just took a major step in bringing major improvements to its downtown district. “We’re just […]

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Springfield City Council approves Forward SGF plan | News | #citycouncil

Springfield City Council approved Forward SGF, a comprehensive plan for the city of Springfield until 2040, at the council’s Nov. 14 meeting.  According to the plan’s website, Forward SGF will create a blueprint for Springfield’s future that will guide the city for the next 20 years. The blueprint is a community vision made by residents, […]

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Springfield City Council study session on new Missouri homeless laws leaves plenty of questions | #citycouncil

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The recently-passed Missouri legislation related to the homeless is set to become law in the coming year and on Tuesday the Springfield City Council took a look at House Bill 1606 to try and get a sense of its effect on local efforts. Several representatives from organizations who deal with the […]

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Here are the properties SGF City Council will vote on, discuss Oct. 3 | #citycouncil

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield City Council is scheduled to vote on and discuss several properties around the city at the meeting at Historic City Hall Oct. 3. The issues not listed below include two Springfield residences asking to be allowed to rent their homes out nightly, allotting $7,500 to pay for a pedestrian safety workshop, […]

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City council to vote on Jefferson Ave. Footbridge, other projects | #citycouncil

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield City Council will meet tomorrow, Sept. 6, to vote on several projects throughout the city. Jefferson Avenue Footbridge One of the most notable projects includes the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge revitalization effort. The city council will vote on whether to allow leaders to apply for a $5.6 million grant that would […]

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Mayor McClure gives State of the City Address

by: Emilee Kuschel, Bethany French Posted: Jun 2, 2022 / 11:42 AM CDT Updated: Jun 2, 2022 / 11:42 AM CDT Springfield, MO – Mayor Ken McClure reflected on the past year in the State of the City Address Thursday morning. Mayor McClure said, “As I speak with people throughout our community, I encourage them […]

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