- Government
Government
The City of Springfield is governed by a non-partisan City Council utilizing a council/manager form of government consisting of a nine-member City Council. City Council sets the policy and direction of the city while the city manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization. With an Aa1 bond rating, Government Finance Officers Association awards for excellence in financial reporting every year since 1977, and excellent stewardship of tax dollars, the City of Springfield is widely regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed municipality.
City Council
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 presiding officer at council meetings is the mayor.
Council meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. every other Monday at Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville Avenue. In addition, there are lunch meetings each Tuesday, which begin at noon. Council meetings can be seen on Mediacom channels 15.1 and 80 and AT&T Uverse channel 99, or viewed online. If there are issues that you wish to bring to the attention of the mayor or the council member representing the district in which you live, visit the City Council page to contact them. If you are unsure which council zone you reside in, check the map of council districts.
City Manager & City Attorney
The city manager is appointed by the council and serves as the chief administrative officer of the organization. The city manager is responsible for administration of city affairs, day-to-day operations, and implementation of council policies. The city attorney advises and represents the city and council in all legal affairs.
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City Council
Learn about the governing body for the City of Springfield.
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
The City of Springfield will receive a little more than $40 million from the federal government as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, which was signed into law March 11, 2021 to speed up the United States' recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing recession.
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City Organizational Chart
View the organizational chart for the City of Springfield.
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City Mission Statement
Review the tenets that guide us.
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City Manager
Meet City management.
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City Budget
View the City of Springfield's budget.
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Boards & Commissions
See the various boards and commissions that make up the City of Springfield government.
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City Calendar
Find out about upcoming city meetings and events.
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Laws, Policies & Ordinances
Review the laws and policies governing the City of Springfield.
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City Directory
Find contact information for City departments and staff.