SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The Springfield City Council had a lot to discuss and vote on Monday night.
People in Springfield will vote in August on whether the city can put a three-percent tax on the sale of marijuana.
The money would go to public safety, mental health services, housing, and substance-abuse services.
And council voted to apply for a grant to tackle youth homelessness. The $600,000 could develop a plan to reduce homelessness among 13-to-24-year-olds.
Regarding the controversial corner at Sunshine and National, council denied a 210-day admin delay on development in the Sunshine and National corridor for public input and a staff report.
The admin delay was sponsored by Councilman Craig Hosmer. Mayor McClure, Mayor Pro Tem Simpson, Councilman Lee and Councilwoman Carroll voted in opposition.
The council also moved to refer the rezoning request by the developer of the corner of Sunshine and National, to go back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The current…
