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Alderman warns new Bank of Springfield Center board could become 'another taxing body'

Committee of the Whole, City of Springfield · March 31, 2026
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Summary

At the Committee of the Whole meeting March 31, an alderman praised a press conference about a downtown Bank of Springfield Center expansion while another alderman said the proposed board risks creating 'another taxing body' and questioned local representation.

Alderman Carson reported members had attended a press conference about an expansion of the Bank of Springfield Center, praised bipartisan support for the project and named state Senator Doris Turner, Mike Coffey, County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter and Mayor Misty Buscher as participants.

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