Springfield council proclaims Human Trafficking Prevention Month, approves consent calendar and accepts Ward 4 resignation
In its regular session the council proclaimed January 2026 Human Trafficking Prevention Month, approved the consent calendar (5–0), received a public comment about library funding, ICE and lighting, and accepted Councilor Beth Blackwell’s resignation for Ward 4, starting a 30-day interim appointment process.
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During the regular session the Springfield City Council approved a set of routine items, accepted a resignation and issued a proclamation.
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