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Opportunity is knocking at City Hall.
More than half the seats on Springfield City Council are opening up in the spring. Of the nine council spots, five will be on the election ballot in April 2021:
At least one councilperson, Matthew Simpson, appears to be actively running for reelection.
In a Facebook post today, Simpson is soliciting signatures to get his name on the ballot. Simpson was appointed by council two years ago and was elected by voters in April 2019.
“Anyone who lives in Zone 4, southeast Springfield can sign,” Simpson said in the post.
Melissa Haase, assistant director of public information and civic engagement, said McClure and Hosmer also have picked up candidate packets. Those interested in running for a seat can obtain a candidate packet at the city clerk’s office, 840 Boonville Ave.
“The deadline to turn in completed petitions is not until January, so this does not necessarily mean that they will or will not run again,” Haase said via email. “Fisk has stated in a public meeting that she will not run again.”
Phyllis Ferguson did not respond to inquiries about her plans by deadline.
To run for council, individuals must meet the following criteria, according to the city’s website:
The Republic School District is on track to open its Intermediate School for fifth- and sixth-grade students for the 2025-26 academic year.