City of Springfield Question 3
Springfield city, Missouri
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
This would let Springfield’s city council set the rules for how departments buy goods and services. It would apply competitive bidding to more purchases and let the city manager sign purchase deals.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Springfield City Council (approved August 10, 2026)
The city's elected council voted Aug. 10, 2026 to put four changes to the city charter, the city's basic rulebook, on the ballot. Charter changes need voter approval.
Source: ksmu.org
A YES vote means
A yes vote lets the council set buying rules while applying competitive bidding to more types of purchases.
A NO vote means
A no vote keeps the current city buying rules and signing process.
Source: vote.greenecountymo.gov