City of Springfield Question 1
Springfield city, Missouri
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
This would let Springfield’s city manager pass more job duties and hiring decisions to assistant managers and department heads. Department heads could also pass some assigned duties to workers on their teams.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Springfield City Council (approved August 10, 2026)
The city's elected council put four changes to the city charter (the city's rulebook) on the ballot. Charter changes need voter approval.
Source: ksmu.org
A YES vote means
A yes vote lets senior city staff pass more of their duties and hiring decisions to other staff.
A NO vote means
A no vote keeps the current rules on who may perform these city duties and make staffing decisions.
Source: vote.greenecountymo.gov