City of Springfield Question 4
Springfield city, Missouri
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
This would replace words such as “he” and “his” in Springfield’s city rules with words that fit everyone. The meaning of the rules would stay the same.
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 updates the wording of city rules to refer to people of all genders.
A NO vote means
A no vote keeps the current wording in the city rules.
Source: vote.greenecountymo.gov