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Springfield City Council elects Michael Fenton president, Tracy Whitfield vice president; adopts 2025 rules, refers three zone-change items
Summary
At its Jan. 6 organizational meeting, the Springfield City Council adopted its 2025 rules, elected Councilor Michael Fenton as council president and Councilor Tracy Whitfield as vice president, completed a lottery for seating, and read three zoning referrals that were sent to the planning board.
The Springfield City Council on Jan. 6, 2025 adopted its rules for the 2025 legislative year and elected Councilor Michael Fenton as council president and Councilor Tracy Whitfield as vice president.
Councilors approved the city council rules and orders for 2025 by roll-call vote. The clerk conducted the roll; each councilor recorded a "yes," and the rules were adopted without amendment.
The council then opened nominations for president. Councilor Michael Santanello nominated Councilor Michael Fenton;…
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