There are 14 candidates running for mayor and four open seats on the Springfield City Council.
Two of the open council seats represent the entire city, while one open position represents Zone 1 in Springfield s northwest quadrant and the other represents Zone 4 in the southeast.
Here s an overview of who is running in the order they will appear on the ballot. For more in-depth information about the candidates and their policies, go online to news-leader.com.
Mayor
Ken McClure (Incumbent)
Background: McClure, 70, has been mayor of Springfield since 2017. He grew up in Springfield and lived here much of his life. For 25 years, he left for Jefferson City where he served in several roles, including chief of staff and transition director for Republican Gov. Matt Blunt and chair of the Missouri Public Service Commission. McClure returned to Springfield and worked at Missouri State University as a vice president before retiring in 2015.
Posted By: Nicole Rodriguez December 15, 2020 @ 7:32 pm Local News, News
The City of Springfield has denied a request by NAACP Economic Justice Task Force to allow the homeless community in Springfield to use tents and tarps for shelter.
The Task Force suggested that the tents and tarps be allowed in designated places with port a potties and trash clean up. Connecting Grounds Church had offered to pay for the services.
City leaders refused, saying it would create an unsafe environment.
The City added that current cold weather shelters are not full and three more could be open soon.
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