Applications for Springfield City Council available October 1

(From the City of Springfield)

Those wishing to serve on Springfield’s City Council can pick up packets at the City Clerk's Office in the Busch Municipal Building, 840 N. Boonville, beginning at 8 a.m., Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.

Six seats will be up for election to be decided April 2, 2019. The first day for filing will be Dec. 3, 2018. Completed applications must be delivered to the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) from Dec. 3 through 5 p.m., Jan. 15.


The following seats are up for election:
Mayor
Zone 2 (Currently served by Councilman Tom Prater)
Zone 3 (Currently served by Councilman Mike Schilling)
Zone 4 (Currently served by Councilman Matt Simpson)
General Seat C (Currently served by Councilman Richard Ollis)
General Seat D (Currently served by Councilwoman Kristi Fulnecky)

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