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Divided Council Mulls Cap On Springfield City Workers
On the agenda for Springfield aldermen next week will be further debate on a proposal that would require City Council approval for all hiring beyond a cap of 1,500 full time workers. Aldermen meeting...
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Springfield Aldermen To Debate City Worker Cap Proposal
Tuesday night the Springfield City Council will return to a debate over a proposal that would limit the number of full time city workers on the payroll. Ward Seven Alderman Joe McMenamin is among those...
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Public Works Dir. Mahoney On Roads: “Invest Now Or Pay Later”
Years of talk about how to adequately fund the repair and maintenance of Springfield streets and sidewalks could culminate in a vote by city aldermen to raise taxes and fees. Public Works Director Mark...
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10 Yr. Plan For Springfield Sewers And EPA’s Clean Water Enforcement
Pipes running under the City of Springfield that combine waste and storm water have sometimes backed up into homes and businesses when overwhelmed by heavy rains. Sewage ending up in the wrong place –...
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Springfield City Planners Hope Grocery Store Will Trigger Further Re-Development
A new store opened its doors Thursday to a neighborhood that city planners say has historically lacked easy access to necessities such as groceries. The Niemann family of Quincy cut a ribbon inside...
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Houston Wants 1% Sales Tax Increase To Fund Infrastructure Fixes
Mayor Michael Houston says he’d like to raise Springfield’s sales tax to 9 percent to fund a long-term capital improvement plan. Houston said Thursday that the 1 percent hike could generate up to $18...
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Houston: Quinn’s Proposal Would Pass State’s Problems Down To Cities
Springfield Mayor Mike Houston continues trying to gather aldermen’s support for raising the sales tax to fund a long term infrastructure improvement plan. But the state budget proposed last week by...
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Springfield Sets New Limits For St. Pat’s Day Revelry
The annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Springfield is always a “spirited” occasion. But those planning on drinking alcohol outdoors should expect to pay more for the privilege this year. A...
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Snow Emergency Lifted, City Council Mulls Yard Waste Deal
Springfield’s snow emergency ended at 7 0′ clock Wednesday morning, following 65 hours of plowing, shoveling and salting. The price tag for paying crews to work day and night to clear streets of 18...
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EPA Loan Among Springfield Infrastructure Funding Options
Springfield’s mayor says he hasn’t found the votes needed to pass a one percent sales tax increase to fund infrastructure repair and maintenance, so he’s offering members of the City Council some...
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Springfield City Council To Vote On Water Study Contract
Springfield’s public utility is seeking approval from the City Council to hire a private firm to test wells and gravel pits that could serve as additional water sources in times of drought. The tests...
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Aldermen Strike Efficiency Standards From Springfield Bldg. Code
A state law that went into effect in January requires contractors to follow the very latest efficiency guidelines when building new homes or businesses. But some builders have raised concerns that...
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City Tapes Stir Questions About 2012 Disciplinary Case
The City of Springfield on Thursday released taped conversations that reveal tensions between aldermen and the city’s attorney during a closed-door meeting last fall. The tapes were released to the...
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Houston Talks Infrastructure During State Of City Address
Springfield Mayor Mike Houston spent his lunch hour Monday selling members of the business community on the need to raise taxes and fees to pay for infrastructure projects. In his annual State of the...
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Springfield City Leaders To Begin Infrastructure Debate
Members of the Springfield City Council are likely to have their first substantial debate Tuesday night on plans to address the city’s infrastructure woes. Aldermen meeting in committee last week...
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Springfield City Council Approves Sales Tax, Sewer Rate Hikes
Springfield aldermen Tuesday night approved two of Mayor Houston’s four proposed options for funding long-term infrastructure projects. Aldermen voted 6-3 to raise the city sales tax from 8 percent to...
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Lawsuit Spurs City Council To Vote On Public Records Destruction Ban
The Springfield City Council is expected to vote Tuesday night on an ordinance prohibiting the destruction of public records. The action comes as a Springfield man is suing the City for allegedly...
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Houston Gathering Information As City Responds To Lawsuit
Springfield Mayor Mike Houston says he’s gathering more information about events last month that triggered allegations that the city destroyed files sought in a Freedom of Information Act Request....
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Springfield Gets $10K From FEMA For New Emergency Alert System
Residents in the Springfield area can now sign up to have alerts about severe weather and other emergencies sent right to their phone. The city received a $10,000 grant to set up the new system. The...
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CWLP Announces New Bill Pay Website, Some Fees Still Apply
From the City of Springfield Tuesday morning. See below for more information on applicable fees: City Water, Light and Power has launched a new, updated website that includes the ability for...
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