 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (March 2020) |
| Mayor of The City of Springfield | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since Ken McClure
| |
| Style | His/Her Honor |
| Residence | Private residence |
| Term length | Two years |
| Inaugural holder | A. Maurice |
| Formation | 19th century |
The mayor of Springfield is the highest ranking elected official in the city of Springfield, Missouri. Mayoral elections in Springfield are nonpartisan, and though the candidate may personally affiliate with a party, they do not appear on the ticket as a particular party's candidate.[1] Since 1953 all mayoral elections have been voted on by the public, before then having been appointed by the city council. From 1861 to 1865, Springfield was ruled under martial law by Union and Confederate leaders during the American Civil War.[2]
- ^ Holman, Gregory J. "The deadline to run for Springfield City Council was Tuesday. Here are the candidates". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
- ^ "Springfield Mayors". thelibrary.org. Retrieved 2020-03-20.