Springfield Council chooses new president at final meeting of 2020
Springfield City Council chooses new president at final meeting of 2020 Updated Dec 22, 2020; Facebook Share Ward 5 Councilor Marcus Williams was voted in unanimously, but only after an hour-long discussion over procedure. “I really want to recognize the time we are in,” Williams said. “As this pandemic has ripped through the country, we are seeing the best of the people we serve.” He said he wants to lead the council as the city heals from COVID-19 Sitting president Justin Hurst, Melvin Edwards of Ward 3 and Williams of Ward 5 all had votes for president going into the meeting. Ther...