General Government Committee – Sep 18, 2026

Where
City Hall, 36 Court Street Room 200, Springfield, MA 01103

What was decided

The revised ordinance adds the City Council President or a designee and lets the City Council appoint three Youth Commission members. The Youth Commission would give young people a formal role in discussing issues such as mental health and school safety. No formal vote was taken because a quorum was not present.

The minutes do not record any votes or decisions.

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Agenda

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Source

This meeting on the City of Springfield's meeting portal (opens in new tab) (CivicClerk). First recorded by Springfield Publick on .