Springfield City Council

Bruce Adib-Yazdi defeated Zone 4 Incumbent Matthew Simpson.

Another proposal for the eight controversial properties came under consideration but not before some unusual parliamentary procedures.

The ordinance sends a new tax law to committee — without suspending enforcement.

During a lunch session of Springfield's City Council Tuesday, Councilmember Horton reflected on a recent compromise reached by Mayor Jeff Schrag and Councilmember Craig Hosmer. She hopes it can be a teachable moment.

The bill, introduced by Mayor Jeff Schrag, would have suspended and sent back to the Plans and Policy Committee a recently-passed bill requiring businesses to be caught up on property taxes before receiving an occupational license.

Longtime Springfield council member Craig Hosmer debated with Mayor Jeff Schrag over an ordinance suspending part of the city's municipal code.

Springfield City Council will meet at 6:30 at the Springfield Regional Police and Fire Training Center, 2620 W. Battlefield.

The pilot would start in the West Central neighborhood. City councilmembers disagreed about details of the draft program. It is unclear if and when the pilot program will be up for a vote.

The eight-member board is appointed by City Council to suggest projects funded by the ½-cent portion of the ¾-cent sales tax approved by voters last November.

Springfield City Council could vote on the proposed measure Monday night.