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Business groups and residents speak in favor of proposed tax plan ahead of Springfield vote
Summary
At a public hearing before a scheduled 5 p.m. tax-rate vote, business and resident speakers broadly supported the council’s proposed rate while urging year-round fiscal reforms; speakers emphasized full-market valuation, new-growth drivers and use of free cash to soften taxpayer impacts.
Diana Bridal, president and CEO of the Springfield Regional Chamber, told the Springfield City Council on Nov. 24 that the chamber supported the process that produced "a really fair proposal" this year and thanked the tax advisory committee, council and assessors for their work. Bridal said the chamber represents hundreds of local businesses and the employees who work for them.
At the public hearing portion before a scheduled 5:00 p.m. vote, multiple speakers stressed different priorities but agreed the discussion must continue into the budget cycle. Freddy…
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