Springfield Standard

Those wishing to serve on Springfield's City Council can pick up packets from the City Clerk or review the information on the City's website beginning at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1. Petitions must be obtained through the City Clerk's office and cannot be downloaded. Petitions must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk between Dec. 9, 2024, and Jan. 21, 2025. Please contact City Clerk Anita Cotter at 417-864-1651 if special accommodations are needed.

Five seats will be up for election to be decided on April 8, 2025. The first day for filing will be Dec. 9, 2024. Completed petitions must be delivered to the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) from Dec. 9, 2024, through Jan. 21, 2025.

The following seats are up for election, each for a four-year term:

Mayor (Currently served by Ken McClure)

Zone 1 (Currently served by Monica Horton)

Zone 4 (Currently served by Matt Simpson)

General Seat A (Currently served by Heather Hardinger)

General Seat B (Currently served by Craig Hosmer).

Qualifications

Must be a registered voter in the City of Springfield

Must have been a resident of the City of Springfield for at least two years prior to appointment

Those running for Zone Council seats must have been a resident of the Zone they are running for at least one year immediately prior to appointment

Must not be disqualified under state law RsMO 115.306.1 (Felony Conviction)

Must not be disqualified under state law RsMO 115.306.2(1) (Delinquent Taxes)

Must have completed and filed Missouri Department of Revenue form 5120 per state law RsMO 115.306(2).