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Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Missouri Senate proposes $30M boost to Springfield Convention Center project
MISSOURI — The Missouri Senate passed a budget proposal last week with over 160 new earmarks, including an additional $30 million for the Regional Springfield Convention Center Complex. The development of the center would need to be approved by Governor Mike Kehoe, as well as a 50-50 match from the city. Newly elected Mayor Jeff Schrag supports the proposition, calling it a 'bold step forward for the region.' 'Projects of this scale only happen through public and private partnerships, so it takes a variety of funding sources to put the pieces all together.' says Rusty Worley, Executive Director at Downtown Springfield Association (DSA). 'So, this is going to be a critical piece to leveraging and making it feasible.' According to Worley, the convention center could drive tens of thousands downtown Springfield and bring millions into the economy. 'We want them not just passing through, we get guests coming all the time checking out Route 66 or going to Bass Pro if we can get them. And instead of them staying a few hours, to spend a night or an extra night. That will really ring the cash register for our businesses across the city, but especially downtown,' Worley said. The convention center is expected to be built along St. Louis Street, near the visitor center parking lot, across from University Plaza. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KOLR -
Yahoo
25-03-2025
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Springfield City Council approves Citizens' Advisory Board nominees
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield City Council has approved eight nominations for the inaugural Citizens' Advisory Board on Monday. The eight members, who were chosen from a total of 82 applicants, are: Proposed Chair Erin Danastasio (three-year term) Proposed Vice-Chair Rusty Worley (three-year term) Andy Peebles (three-year term) Clif Smart (two-year term) Becky Volz (two-year term) Leslie Forrester (two-year term) Lauren Shantz (one-year term) Christina Angle (one-year term) The board will be tasked with recommending projects to City Council that align with the Forward SGF plan and will be funded with the 1/2-cent portion of the renewed 3/4-cent sales tax, the City says. These projects will include community and neighborhood initiatives, capital improvements and park projects. Springfield City Council approved the creation of the Citizens' Advisory Board in January, with the council solidifying nominations for the board earlier in March. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
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City council selects eight for citizens' advisory board
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield's City Council has announced eight people it is recommending for the new Citizens' Advisory Board. The advisory board is charged with providing recommendations to the council on projects funded by the 1/2-cent portion of the new 3/4-cent sales tax approved by voters in November 2024. The City says projects are to be aligned with Forward SGF, the City's comprehensive plan, and will include capital improvements, community and neighborhood initiatives and park projects. The eight candidates recommended for the Citizens' Advisory Board were chosen from a pool of 82 applicants and are: Erin Danastasio, three-year term and proposed chair Rusty Worley, three-year term and proposed vice-chair Andy Peebles, three-year term Clif Smart, two-year term Becky Volz, two-year term Leslie Forrester, two-year term Lauren Shantz, one-year term Christina Angle, one-year term The City says Andy Lear, who was recommended as vice-chair, declined the appointment for personal reasons. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
