The Plan
A plan for Springfield
Streets and safety
Publish a pothole repair schedule, add crossing guards at elementary schools and fully staff the 911 center.
Budget and services
Release an annual plain-language budget and hold open budget meetings every quarter.
Downtown and jobs
Shorten permit timelines, support the farmers market and partner with the community college on trades training.
Parks and families
Open school playgrounds on weekends and finish the riverfront trail.
Housing
Allow more starter homes near transit and protect long-time renters.
Open government
Livestream every council meeting and post agendas a week ahead.
Invented policy positions for demonstration only.