Ralph Hammond

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• Says most of the city's water, sewer, stormwater and street paving upgrades are done and wants to finish the remaining work with planning and funding.
• Points to the new Government Complex and Civic Center due in 2026.
• Supports projects in design: a School Ave. streetscape, a new nature park, Springfield Gardens Walking Park improvements and a Carrie Bell Shaw outdoor recreation park.
• Pledges integrity, accountability, availability and honesty, and stresses teamwork among the commission, staff and residents.

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Raised $3,030 · spent $3,000 · from individuals $0 (0 gifts, not named) · from organizations $0 · own money $3,030 · Campaign report

Every 2026 race

• 2026 municipal (Apr 21, 2026): raised $3,000 from 2 contributions · Report

No gifts from businesses, PACs or committees in the reports on file.

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• Oct 5, 2026 · Springfield City Commission: Hired landscaper for City Complex and Civic Center grounds · yes Minutes
• Sep 22, 2026 · Springfield City Commission: Kept the city tax rate at 4.865 mills for FY2027 · yes Minutes
• Sep 22, 2026 · Springfield City Commission: Adopted a $19.6 million city budget for FY2027 · yes Minutes
• Sep 8, 2026 · Springfield City Commission: Amended the FY2026 CRA budget · yes Minutes
• Sep 8, 2026 · Springfield City Commission: Adopted a $1.55 million CRA budget for FY2027 · yes Minutes
• Sep 8, 2026 · Springfield City Commission: Set tentative FY2027 city tax rate at 4.865 mills · yes Minutes
• Sep 8, 2026 · Springfield City Commission: Adopted tentative FY2027 city budget · yes Minutes
• Sep 8, 2026 · Springfield City Commission: Awarded $1.04 million School Avenue streetscape · yes Minutes
• Sep 8, 2026 · Springfield City Commission: Approved updated Military Point wastewater plant agreement · yes Minutes
• Aug 17, 2026 · Springfield City Commission: Switched city property insurance to PRM for $576,759 · yes Minutes
• Aug 17, 2026 · Springfield City Commission: Added TextCare telehealth coverage for city employees · yes Minutes
• Aug 17, 2026 · Springfield City Commission: Applied for state loan for next water and sewer phase · yes Minutes

Every recorded vote

• Mayor, City of Springfield: — (Oct 21, 2026) Source