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Lift Assist Fees Approved, Growth Alliance Funding Debated

The council approved new fees for lift assists at care facilities after extensive debate about fairness, staffing, and resident impact. Tensions flared over $250,000 in funding for the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, with council members clashing over transparency, targeted support for underserved areas, and the future of the partnership.

May 6th, 2025 •

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Springfield City Council

Community leaders updated the council on efforts to end homelessness, the potential for civil unrest as a result of police practices, and concerns about how a new entrance exam for the fire department is hurting recruitment.

August 20th, 2024 • By Alex Rosen

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