Springfield City Councilor Victor Davila says it will provide much-needed relief for those living in and around Forest Park. “We have transportation issues here in the city are doing do have the ability to transport themselves to different locations. Yeah, we do have good PVTA in the area, but sometimes people don’t have the money for the PVTA here. So we need to ensure that we have locations that are easily accessible to different neighborhoods,” said Davila.
Councilor Davila introduces ordinance to raise illegal dumping fines.
Many of the people caught dumping live outside the city, City Councilor Victor Davila said at Monday’s discussion.
Councilor Victor Davila Creates Litter Committee
The Advisory Litter Committee was appointed by City Councilor Victor Davila in December 2022 to study litter in the Forest Park neighborhood. In March, it suggested a dozen steps to combat strewn trash. It said in the report it hoped its recommendations would be adopted accross the city.
Tackling Illegal Fireworks in Springfield
“Fireworks pose a real safety threat to our neighborhoods and are a public nuisance. This ordinance change aims to hold those accountable for their reckless use of fireworks,” said Davila. “People work hard. They deserve a quiet and peaceful night of sleep. These knuckleheads are ruining our quality of life and it’s not acceptable.”