Survey: informational summary raises support for Springfield fire levy to 56% among likely voters
DHM Research told the Springfield City Council a 300‑respondent April survey showed 56% support for a proposed fire levy after voters received a brief ballot summary; council directed staff to bring a final resolution to the June 16 regular session and cancelled a planned work session.
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Tony Ocarino, senior research manager at DHM Research, presented results of a public-opinion survey to the Springfield City Council on the prospects for a possible fire levy in November 2025. The consultant said the April hybrid-mode survey of 300 likely November 2025 voters produced a “cold” support level of 42% that rose to 56% after respondents were read a short ballot-style summary about the levy and its likely effects.
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