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.

The law director reported that the board of elections certified Chris Wallace, Larry Ricketts and Andy Rigsby as duly elected on Nov. 4, 2025, each for a term ending Dec. 31, 2030. The clerk presented commission bonds for Wallace, Ricketts and Rigsby, noting surety in the amount of $10,000 issued by an accredited bonding company; the commission voted to approve the bonds.

Judge Douglas Rastetter administered the oath to Chris Wallace, who repeated the pledge to support the constitutions of the United States and the state of Ohio and the charter of the city of Springfield. Notary Lisonbee Elliott, identified as the city’s chief of police, administered the oath to Larry Ricketts. Clark County Prosecutor Dan Driscoll administered the oath to Andy Rigsby. Each new commissioner repeated the oath and was congratulated by those present.

A commissioner moved that the credentials of Wallace, Ricketts and Rigsby (the bonds, oaths and election certificates) be filed with the director of finance; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. During the meeting, Commissioner (unnamed) nominated Commissioner Tracy Tackett for the office of assistant mayor for a two-year term; the nomination received a second and the clerk recorded affirmative votes, confirming Tackett’s appointment.

Chief Elliott then administered the oath of office to Tackett, who repeated the oath and accepted the role. In closing remarks, the presiding officer thanked family and community members and said the days ahead would be challenging, noting a changed political landscape and urging focus on the city’s priorities.

The commission adjourned after recording the final roll call.