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Have A Question For Springfield Officials? Here Are The Dates And Times For Ward Meetings

Springfield Municipal Center West
Mary Hansen
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NPR Illinois

Springfield city leaders set the dates for public meetings in each ward. Dates, times and locations are below. This post will be updated as locations are announced.

To find out which ward you live in, you can search for your address at the Sangamon County Clerk’s website here.

Wards 5 & 6: Monday, October 28, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Hanson Professional Services, 1525 S. 6th Street

Ward 1: Wednesday, October 30, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Elks Lodge #158, 409 E. Lake Shore Drive

Ward 4: Saturday, November 2, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., Fulgenzi Pizza & Pasta, 1168 Sangamon Avenue

Wards 2 & 3: Thursday, November 7, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Springfield Urban League Financial Opportunity & Empowerment Center, 700 S. Livingston

Wards 9 & 10: Monday, November 18, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Location to be announced.

Ward 7: Wednesday, November 20, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Location to be announced.

Ward 8: Thursday, November 21, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Levi, Ray & Shoup (LRS), 2401 W. Monroe Street

For more information, contact Mayor Jim Langfelder's office - 217-789-2200.

Mary Hansen is a former NPR Illinois reporter.
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