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Council Dedicates Funds to East Side Growth

The council unanimously approved reallocating $50,000 for targeted east side development after a heated debate on equity and representation. Other highlights include support for a new apartment project for residents with disabilities, updates on major redevelopment efforts, and new rules for bus bench advertising.
April 15th, 2025 •
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Council Debates Public Comment Rules and a Bus Bench Contract
The council delves into public comment rules, addressing consistency and enforcement, while debating bus bench agreements, including political signage and potential revenue use for shelter improvements. Concerns about diversity in the Growth Alliance and stalled Eastside plans are also raised.
April 8th, 2025 • By Alex Rosen
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Springfield Council Faces Citizen Complaints; Requests Wyndham Hotel Damage Update
The council celebrates Lincoln Magnet's winning basketball team, addresses the Wyndham Hotel's temporary closure and convention relocation plans, considers CWLP issues and listens to complaints about fairness and equity when allowing public comments.
April 2nd, 2025 • By Theresa Grimaldi Olsen
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CWLP Presents Upgrades in Electric and Water Meters, Solar Ordinance
The council discusses the introduction of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology, highlighting its benefits for customer experience and energy management. Updates on a 25-megawatt solar ordinance and carbon capture project are also presented, along with public concerns about transparency and communication.
March 25th, 2025 • By Theresa Grimaldi Olsen
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Mayor’s civility pledge at Council meeting doesn’t quell anger about retired police officer’s DUI accident and police action after the accident
Mayor Misty Buscher introduces a civility pledge and honors retiring Memorial CEO Ed Curtis with a proclamation for his retirement. Several variance requests were approved for a new restaurant. Route History Inc. requested a zoning change for a museum on Jackson Street. But the focus of the meeting was on police accountability for the car-motorcycle collision in which a recently retired policeman was charged with drunken driving. The couple on the motorcycle were critically injured. Four Springfield police officers were disciplined following the crash.
March 18th, 2025 • By Theresa Grimaldi Olsen
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