1-on-1 with SPS school board candidate David Myers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — With local elections just around the corner, Ozarks First's Parker Padgett is sitting down with candidates for several different races as we get closer to Election Day.
Today, Ozarks First spoke with Springfield School Board Candidate David Myers about several topics including his campaign and his stance on several issues.
1-on-1 with SPS school board candidate Gail Smart
This series will be featured online versus Ozarks First's traditional local political coverage, with our digital coverage allowing longer interviews for more information for our viewers.
1-on-1 with SPS school board candidate Kelly Byrne
Ozarks First has reached out to every candidate in a contested local Springfield election and will conduct and post the interviews as candidates become available.
You can find other interviews here.
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