SPRINGFIELD – After months of debate, robust public testimony, and difficult conversations, the Springfield City Council approved the city’s 2026-27 budget during a meeting earlier this week in an effort to address the City’s $4.5 million budget shortfall. As part of the budget cuts, the Springfield Library will face a $310,000 reduction.
The proposal suggests a total operating budget of $155.78 million, with 2027 general fund expenditures totaling $49.76 million. The general fund supports the…
