About City Council

Springfield City government is based on the Council/Manager system.

By Charter, the City has eight council members who are each elected for a four-year term on a non-partisan basis, and a Mayor who is elected for a two-year term.

 The City Manager is appointed by Council to be the chief executive and administrative officer of the City. He enforces the laws as required by the Charter. The presiding officer at Council meetings is the Mayor.

Meetings

• 6:30 p.m.
• Every other Monday
• City Council Chambers, Historic City Hall
  830 N. Boonville Ave.

Council meetings are open to the public.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are prepared before the meeting, minutes are available following approval.
View Agendas & Minutes

Members

• Bob Stephens, Mayor
• Craig Fishel - Zone 4
• Jan Fisk - General Seat A
• Kristi Fulnecky - General Seat C
• Craig Hosmer - General Seat B
• Ken McClure - General Seat D
• Dr. Thomas Prater - Zone 2
• Mike Schilling - Zone 3
• Phyllis Ferguson - Zone 1

Council elections are held the first Tuesday of April.

Email Notice

All email correspondence with City Council members becomes public record.