Springfield Commission swears in three new commissioners; Tracy Tackett chosen assistant mayor

Jan 5, 2026

At an organizational meeting, the Springfield City Commission certified the Nov. 4, 2025 election results, administered oaths to Chris Wallace, Larry Ricketts and Andy Rigsby, approved bond surety and appointed Tracy Tackett as assistant (vice) mayor.

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The Springfield City Commission opened its organizational meeting with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance before taking formal action to recognize recently elected members and select its assistant mayor. The commission acknowledged certification of the Nov. 4, 2025 election and administered oaths to three incoming commissioners.

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