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By a vote of 8 to zero on Monday night, Springfield City Council passed a rezoning change that will allow a church to be built off Evans Road in south Springfield. Neighbors say they’re concerned about possible traffic impacts from the building — and the undisclosed religious affiliation of the congregation itself.
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McGull serves as Zone 2 Springfield City Councilman.
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A 30-member Citizens Commission on Community Investment was appointed by Springfield City Council earlier this week. Commissioners will soon start work. Their task is deciding whether to ask voters to renew a key sales tax passed during the Great Recession — and how to spend the money.
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The new Lake Springfield redevelopment plan took roughly $1 million to create. If successful in wooing developers, the plan could cost $1 billion to build. City Council voted unanimously to accept the idea on Monday night — but not without objections from a couple of residents.
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In the Great Recession era, Springfield passed a sales tax to address a $200 million shortfall in the pension fund for police and firefighters. Now the city is looking to possibly renew that sales tax.
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The police department said it's seen an uptick in vandalism and attempted vehicle thefts.
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The renovation and expansion project is set to begin in January of 2025.
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Crocker started his career as a reptile keeper before taking the lead job at DPZ.
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As a crucial sales tax is set to expire, major spending decisions lie ahead for Springfield City Council. Mayor Ken McClure on Wednesday announced a proposed new citizens commission. It could have a major impact on which priorities get funding.
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A new Commercial Street redevelopment plan seeks tax breaks through a blight designation.