City of Springfield

City of Springfield Announces Cost of President Trump's Visit

By Michele Skalicky • 11 hours ago

President Trump’s visit to Springfield last month cost the city of Springfield $123,944.92. At the Springfield City Council meeting Monday night, Springfield City Manager Jason Gage said costs break down to $12,707.02 for the airport; $924.55 for Emergency Communications; $2,013.96 for Environmental Services; approximately $8831.78 for Fire; $819.38 for Parks; $82,305.87 for Police and $16,342.36 for Public Works.

Public Input Sought on Proposed Roadway Projects in Springfield

By Michele Skalicky • Aug 14, 2018

The City of Springfield is seeking input on how the ¼-cent capital improvements sales tax revenue should be used if the tax is extended in April.

The tax was first approved in 1989 and has been renewed by voters nine times: In 1992, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016..

Springfield Voters Turn Down Pit Bull Dog Ban

By Michele Skalicky • Aug 8, 2018

A ballot measure that would have banned pit bulls in the city of Springfield was defeated at the polls Tuesday. Sixty-eight percent of voters said no to the measure, which would have established a future ban on the possession of new pit bulls and prohibit acceptance of new pit bull registrations.

Following the vote, Springfield Mayor Ken McClure issued a statement thanking voters for taking part in the election. He pointed to the initiative petition process as an avenue for turning beliefs into action and said “the democratic process has worked as designed.”

Springfield's New City Manager is Sworn in

By Michele Skalicky • Aug 1, 2018

Jason Gage was chosen to take over the position of Springfield city manager from Greg Burris who retired.

Wednesday morning, a crowd gathered in the lobby of the Busch Municipal Building for his swearing in ceremony.

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure said Gage rose to the top of a very strong pool of applicants.

"We were so impressed as we went through the discussion process and the interview process with his grasp of the issues, the focus that he would have on the priorities set by city council," McClure said.

Floating Wetlands at Sequiota Park Lake are Designed to Reduce Algae Growth

By Michele Skalicky • May 9, 2018

Sequiota Park, off Lone Pine Ave. in southeast Springfield, is a popular place to walk, bike or just hang out. But in the summer, algae blooms on the lake can make the experience not-so-pleasant.

"The unsightliness of the algae just really detracts from what would otherwise be just a nice scenic view of some nice clear water," said assistant director of Springfield-Greene County Parks, Miles Park.