List of mayors of Springfield, Massachusetts Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Mayor of Springfield
Seal of Springfield
Incumbent Domenic J. Sarno since January 7, 2008
Style	His/Her Honor
Member of	School Committee
Residence	None official
Seat	Springfield City Hall
Nominator	Non-partisan nominating petition
Appointer	Popular vote
Term length	Four years (2011-Present) Two year (1925-2011) One year (1852-1925)
Constituting instrument	Springfield City Charter
Precursor	Springfield Board of Selectmen (1636-1852)
Formation	1852
First holder	Caleb Rice
Salary	$175,000 (2024)

The mayor of Springfield is like the main leader of the city government in Springfield, Massachusetts. Springfield uses a special type of government called a mayor-council government. This means the mayor is the head of the city's executive branch, and there's also a city council that makes laws.

People in Springfield choose their mayor through direct votes. These elections are non-partisan, which means candidates don't run as members of a political party like Democrats or Republicans. Mayors serve for four years, and there's no limit to how many times they can be re-elected.

The mayor's job is very important. They make sure all city laws are followed. They also choose and manage many city officials. Plus, the mayor is automatically a member of the Springfield School Committee, helping make decisions about schools. The mayor's main office is located in Springfield City Hall, right in the heart of Metro Center.

The current mayor of Springfield is Domenic Sarno. He has been serving since January 7, 2008.

What Does a Mayor Do?
- Mayor's Responsibilities
History of Springfield's Mayors
- First Mayor of Springfield
- Current Mayor
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What Does a Mayor Do?

The mayor is the chief executive of the city. Think of them as the CEO of Springfield. They are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city. This includes managing city departments and services.

Mayor's Responsibilities

The mayor has several key duties. They oversee city services like trash collection and public safety. They also work on the city's budget and make sure money is spent wisely. The mayor represents Springfield to other cities and the state. They also work to improve the city for everyone who lives there.

History of Springfield's Mayors

Springfield has had mayors since 1852. Before that, the city was led by a group called the Springfield Board of Selectmen. The length of a mayor's term has changed over time. From 1852 to 1925, mayors served for one year. Then, from 1925 to 2011, they served for two years. Since 2011, the term length has been four years.

First Mayor of Springfield

The very first mayor of Springfield was Caleb Rice. He started his term on May 25, 1852. He helped set up the city's new government system.

Current Mayor

Domenic J. Sarno is the 55th mayor of Springfield. He first took office on January 7, 2008. He has been re-elected several times by the people of Springfield.