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Springfield Mayor Warren Copeland said the money will be used to bring back fire stations and police officers which were lost due to budget cuts last year, as well as maintain current services and fix roads.
“This is as good as it gets,” Copeland said. “I really was hopeful. I thought we were going to pass, but I had no idea it would be a 2-to-1 victory.”
Opponents of the measure said the increase will hurt Springfield in the long run by making the city unappealing to businesses and prospective residents.
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