Langfelder issues rare veto of pension ordinance

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder issued a rare veto Tuesday afternoon as he urged city council members not to repeal an ordinance passed last year diverting excess funds towards the city’s growing police and fire pension obligations.The initial ordinance was passed last year. It would have required additional payments towards pensions when the city’s corporate fund balance was above 16 percent.But, seeking more flexibility given the uncertainty surrounding the closure of […]