SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The race to succeed Ken McClure as the mayor of Springfield has begun.
Jeff Schrag formally announced his candidacy for Springfield mayor today at an event at Mother’s Brewing Company — the company he founded. He is the first candidate to officially enter the race, as outgoing mayor Ken McClure is not running for re-election.
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Schrag says he wants to focus his campaign on livability in Springfield, with key elements being public safety, infrastructure, efficiency and transparency.
“The smartest path for sustainable growth is to grow with those around us. Livability requires jobs. Jobs require people. All people,” Schrag said during the event.
Springfield’s municipal election is on April 8, 2025.
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