Springfield mayor gives himself emergency powers amid false migrant claim controversy

Springfield mayor granted emergency powers after threats

Springfield mayor granted emergency powers amid threats, community fear from Donald Trump, JD Vance rhetoric

Springfield mayor seizes ‘emergency powers’ to help deal with threats

Emergency powers allow mayor to take control over the city government while a crisis is ongoing

After over 30 bomb threats, Springfield mayor assumes emergency powers

After more than 30 bomb threats against city officials and others, which caused the evacuation of schools and government buildings, Mayor Rob Rue, R, granted himself temporary emergency powers on Thursday, Sept. 19. Rue said the city charter gives him the authority to order local law enforcement to cases of civil unrest, cybercrimes and acts of violence more quickly without contractual or purchasing obligations. Rue said in a statement on Thurs…

Springfield Walmart Evacuated as Mayor Declares Emergency Powers Amid Rising Threats Linked to Trump and Vance’s Claims About Haitian Migrants

In a decisive response to escalating threats against the community, Mayor Rob Rue, a Republican, announced Thursday that he is invoking temporary emergency powers to address public safety concerns fueled by the baseless claims of Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, about Haitian immigrants. The mayor’s proclamation allows for the mobilization of resources to enhance safety measures, stating, “This will enable departments to respond more…

Springfield’s mayor claims emergency powers to ‘mitigate public safety concerns’ as threats continue to swarm city

The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, issued a proclamation Thursday claiming temporary emergency powers “to mitigate public safety concerns” as false claims about Haitian immigrants continue to stoke bomb threats and the specter of violence in the community.

Springfield mayor gives himself emergency powers amid false migrant claim controversy

The Springfield, Ohio, mayor issued emergency proclamation to address public safety concerns amid the fallout from false claims about Haitian immigrants.