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Introducing basic knowledge of our City Council, their meetings, members, and committees. Additionally, this is an effort to provide public knowledge and resources to the broader community in the city of Springfield. This document will strictly provide this information in a non-partisan manner. Any information in this document is subject to change.
CITY COUNCIL
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Jeff Schrag – Mayor (front row, center): jeff.schrag@springfieldmo.gov
GENERAL SEAT COUNCIL MEMBERS
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- Heather Hardinger – General Seat A and Mayor Pro Tem (front row, far left)
- Craig Hosmer – General Seat B (back row, inner right)
- Callie Carroll – General Seat C (back row, inner left)
- Derek Lee – General Seat D (back row, far right)
- derek.lee@springfieldmo.gov
ZONE COUNCIL MEMBERS
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- Monica Horton – Zone 1 (front row, far right)
- Abe McGull – Zone 2 (back row, far left)
- Brandon Jenson – Zone 3 (front row, inner right)
- Bruce Adib-Yadzi – Zone 4 (front row, inner left)
CITY GOVERNMENT FIGURES YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF
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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The public may attend the meeting or view the meeting at https://cityview.springfieldmo.gov/livestream/. Speakers must sign up with the City Clerk no later than 5 p.m. the Friday before the meeting to speak to an issue not listed on the agenda. Citizens wishing to submit comments to City Council may do so using the citizen comments form.
- Every other Monday, 6:30 p.m. City Council meets in the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Facility, located in the Springfield Regional Police & Fire Training Center, 2620 W. Battlefield. There is typically only one regular meeting in December
- Council Lunch Workshops are held on Tuesdays at noon in the Denny Whayne Conference Room, 4th floor, Busch Municipal Building, 840 N. Boonville Ave.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
The council committees are council members focused on a specific area. They review proposals, hear public input, and discuss details before items go to the full city council. Committees make recommendations rather than final decisions.
https://www.springfieldmo.gov/1027/Council-Committees
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| Committee | Members | Areas of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Community Involvement Committee | Callie Carroll, Chair Heather Hardinger Monica Horton Derek Lee | Environmental issues Legislative priorities Neighborhood issues Economic development |
| Finance and Administration Committee | Brandon Jenson, Chair Monica Horton Bruce Adib-Yazdi Craig Hosmer | Fees and charges for services Financial policies Federal and State assistance programs Insurance and retirement policies Oversight of Internal Audit Services Review of Capital Improvement Projects |
| Plans and Policies Committee | Abe McGull, Chair Callie Carroll Heather Hardinger Craig Hosmer | City Code revisions Council goals and procedures Master planning of all areas |
| Public Involvement Committee | Derek Lee, Chair Abe McGull Brandon Jenson Bruce Adib-Yazdi | Recommendations for appointment to Boards and Commissions |
CITY GOVERNMENT CALENDAR
https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Calendar.aspx
How-to access the agenda documents
This applies to the City Council and Committee meetings
Springfield City Council meeting agendas are posted to the internet on the Wednesday prior to the council meeting. In addition to the agenda, this page contains PDF files of each council bill and a draft copy of the previous meeting’s minutes.
- Additional information on Records
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Head to the Calendar
Click on the calendar event
Click “More Details”
This will bring you to the event details page
Click “Download Agenda”
