Steven Spearie
The State Journal-Register
Mayor Jim Langfelder plans to wield his veto power this week against an ordinance that decreased the minimum contract amounts for which Springfield City Council approval is required.
The Apr. 20 vote lowering the amount from $50,000 to $10,000 that mayor or city departments can spend was generally seen as a rebuke against Langfelder.
The ordinance passed with six votes, meaning supporters will have to find another vote among the dissenters to override the veto.
Those who voted “no” were Ward 2 Ald. Shawn Gregory, Ward 3 Ald. Roy Williams, Ward 4 Ald. John Fulgenzi and Ward 7 Ald. Joe McMenamin.
Langfelder has until Tuesday for the veto.
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Joe McMenamin for Ward 7 