Springfield Tenants Unite

The tenants wanted their elected city leader to know about the conditions they are living in, which include nonworking elevators.

The 18-month project will target more than 1,500 homes in the West Central neighborhood, chosen for its high concentration of aging or blighted homes.

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.

Housing issues played a big role at Monday night’s Springfield City Council meeting.