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At its meeting this week, Nixa's council heard a resolution to issue up to $20 million in bonds to pay for three major water projects. They'll vote on the resolution at their next meeting.
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The City of Springfield launched the program in 2025.
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This was the second vote on the increase, which failed in November.
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Voters in several cities, including Ozark and Nixa, decided races and issues on Tuesday, April 7.
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The plan, which is designed to spur redevelopment, lapsed in 2023, and the City of Springfield is working to bring it back.
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The move allows the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to sell the building that was the former home for its headquarters.
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A 3% hotel/motel tax increase for a new convention center is on the ballot in Springfield.
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Brandon Jenson has served on council since April 2023.
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Local entities, such as school and fire protection districts, worry the ballot measure would significantly impact their budgets.
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An issue on the April 7 ballot in Springfield will determine whether or not the project moves forward. Jack McGee recently wrote an in-depth piece on the topic.
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The bond issue, which would not change the district's property tax levy, would be used for improvements and renovations.
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The NBC show will be in the city for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration.