Springfield Mayor Domenic, Councilor Justin Hurst spar on city’s diversity record in contracts for goods, services Updated Mar 11, 2021; Posted Mar 11, 2021 Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is defending the city's record in awarding public contracts to minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses. (Hoang 'Leon' Nguyen / The Republican file photo) Facebook Share SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said this week he is “proud” of the city’s record in hiring minority- and women-owned businesses, but City Councilor Justin Hurst said he is not seeing enough to back up the boast. O...