Learn How to Get Involved in Local Government
October 13, 2022 — Local journalists and politicians will teach you how to get involved in your neighborhood association, school board and city council, run for local office and stay informed.
Youths in grade 6 through adults are invoted to join them from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, in the Midtown Carnegie Branch upstairs meeting room.
A virtual format is being offered because the elevator to the second floor is out of service. To attend virtually, visit thelibrary.org/programs; a link will be shared with registered participants.
10-10:35 a.m. Get Involved and Stay Informed
Amos Bridges, Editor, Springfield News-Leader
Rance Burger, Springfield Daily Citizen Local Government Reporter
10:40-11:15 a.m. City Council
Monica Horton, Springfield City Council Zone 1 Representative
Matt Simpson, Springfield City Council Zone 4 Representative
11:20-11:55 a.m. School Board
Brandi Van Antwerp, Springfield Public Schools Board candidate 2021
Noon-12:35 p.m. Neighborhood Association
Eric Pauly, Phelps Grove Neighborhood Association President 2016-2022
Alana Owen, Senior Planner, City of Springfield Planning & Neighborhoods Office
Rachel Tripp, Community Development Specialist, Caring Communities - Community & Neighborhood Development Division, Community Partnership of the Ozarks
12:40-1:15 p.m. County and City Clerk
Anita Cotter, Springfield City Clerk
Shane Schoeller, Greene County Clerk
1:20-1:55 p.m. Courts
Judge Jeffrey Bates, Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District
- Methods of selecting judges