Springfield,

The city of Springfield is governed by a strong-mayor/council form of government. The mayor is elected to two-year terms while the nine-member at-large city council serves two-year concurrent terms with the mayor.

Head Official: Mayor Charles Ryan (since 2002; current term expires 2006)

Total Number of City Employees: 2,278 (2003)

City Information: Mayor's Office, City of Springfield, 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA 01103; telephone (413)787-6100