FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Springfield City Council has narrowed down the field of applicants for Council’s open General Seat D to six finalists after an electronic meeting Wednesday, April 26. The position became available after Ken McClure won the mayor's seat during the April 4, 2017 election.
Interviews are being scheduled for 1 p.m. May 9. It is anticipated City Council will vote immediately following. A candidate must receive five or more votes from council members to be appointed.
The new council member will serve until the next City Council election in April 2019.
The list of finalists includes:
Scott Bailes
Diana Day
Kent Hyde
Richard Ollis
Jane Sellars
Isabelle Jimenez Walker
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For more information, contact Cora Scott, Director of Public Information & Civic Engagement, at 417-380-3352 or Anita Cotter, City Clerk, at 417-864-1651.