Welcome to the homepage of Springfield City Councilor Melvin Edwards.
Melvin was first elected to the Springfield City Council on November 3, 2009, after having served as a civic leader and activist in the city for many years. Melvin’s campaign slogan was “Putting Springfield First,” a theme he has vowed to uphold as he represents all of the people of this beautiful and historic city.
On this site, you will find the City Council subcomittees Melvin currently serves on, his associations and memberships, and his stands on the issues that affect our city. You can also click on the “News and Updates” button to read Melvin’s updates, and on the “About” page you can find out more about the man himself, from his early years growing up in Springfield to his later years of marriage, bringing up his children, and civic involvement.
Last November’s election (2009) was historic in that it returned community representation to the people of every ward in the city of Springfield. Now each neighborhood has a voice in our city’s future. For the people of Ward 3, Melvin is your voice, and he has promised to make all of Springfield a better place for every resident and family who calls this fine city home.
Below is Melvin’s “Thank You” to the residents of Ward 3 who had confidence in him and voted for him on Election Day. If you have any questions or concerns you would like to bring to Melvin’s attention, please see his Contact page on this site.
Thank you for stopping by, and come back regularly for updates and news about your community.
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To all who donated, supported, and advised my campaign – Thank you!
Voters of Ward 3, it has been my pleasure to meet you, hear your concerns, and to seek your support. Over the last few months I have knocked on many of your doors and I assure you that I intend to work for you. During my campaign for the office of City Councilor, you have voiced a need for better representation. Throughout I have made only two promises: that I will work hard and that I will listen. I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude to Paul Martin (campaign manager), Linda Langevin (Treasurer), Bill Dusty (communications director), and a special thanks to my wife Suzanne.
Melvin Edwards
Springfield City Councilor, Ward 3
“PUTTING SPRINGFIELD FIRST”
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