Springfield City Solicitor Declines to Investigate Allegations Against City Clerk

Springfield City Solicitor declines to investigate allegations against City Clerk

The Springfield City Council voted 5-4 against an order to obtain legal counsel regarding an alleged conflict of interest involving City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez.

Springfield City Council votes down independent counsel in Hurst-city clerk controversy - The Reminder

At Large Springfield City Councilor Justin Hurst addresses city Attorney Ken Shea during a discussion on obtaining outside counsel.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen SPRINGFIELD — In a reflection of the split nature of the Springfield City Council, the question of whether to obtain independent legal advice regarding City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez and the redevelopment of city property was voted down 4-5. Undeterred, At Large Councilor Ju…