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Springfield interviews five candidates for Ward 4 council vacancy; deliberation set for April 20
Summary
Council heard hour‑and‑a‑half of interviews from Ward 4 applicants — including Miss Acklland, Quadros, Ben Lo, CJ M. and Luke Udon — asking about priorities such as the general‑fund imbalance, Glenwood development, housing and representation; deliberations scheduled for April 20 during the regular session.
The Springfield City Council held candidate interviews for the Ward 4 interim vacancy, allotting roughly 15 minutes apiece and asking a common set of questions about values, priorities and how each applicant would work within the council–manager form of government.
Candidates who appeared included those listed in staff packets—Miss Acklland, Miss Quad (Quadros), Ben Lo, CJ M., Luke Udon and others noted in the packet. Each candidate emphasized fiscal responsibility and public engagement but offered distinct priorities:
- Miss Acklland stressed…
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