Springfield City Club regularly holds programs on the first and third Thursday of each month (although there may be occasional adjustments). All programs are open to the public. Admission is free for members. There is a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. No need to register in advance. Just show up. The Hilton Garden Inn always offers a lunch for $13.
August 1 Sustaining the non-profit effort
The massive changes to federal tax law enacted by the Congress in 2017 have had many effects, both good and bad. One effect that man y had predicted, but few…
August 22 Peter DeFazio
As a result of the 2018 elections, Representative Peter DeFazio, a Springfield resident, has become chair of the powerful House Transportation Committee. Always a vigorous advocate for transportation issues, and…
September 12 Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission — Who?
Mention to residents the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission ( or MWMC), and you frequently get a blank stare. It's the unknown agency that is critical to the livability of the…
September 19 — Landlord Tenant Relations
Governor Brown has signed SB 608, which makes significant changes to landlord/tenant relations. Eviction of tenants without cause is restricted in many cases, and rent increases are limited by statute…