City Council - Regular Meeting
Hampden County
Thursday, January 1, 2026
The Springfield City Council meeting on January 1, 2026, focused on the swearing-in of new and returning councilors and the election of leadership. Tracy Whitfield was elected as the first female African-American City Council President, and Jose Delgado was elected Vice President. The meeting also featured words of encouragement and a poem celebrating Whitfield's historic achievement.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Springfield, MA
- Meeting Date
- January 1, 2026
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