HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 Lundberg Resignation CorrespondenceFrom:Christine Lundberg
To:PISHIONERI Joe (Springfield Councilor); VANGORDON Sean (Springfield Councilor); WOODROW Marilee
(Springfield Councilor); STOEHR Leonard (Springfield Councilor); MOE Steve; RODLEY Kori (Springfield
Councilor); NEWTON Nancy; LAUDATI Niel; SMITH Mary Bridget; NYTES Amy (AJ)
Subject:Letter
Date:Monday, January 11, 2021 8:52:23 AM
Attachments:resignation letter.docx
Dear city leadership,
Thank you to all of you for your commitment to Springfield and the work of city government.
I wish you all the best. You are in my prayers. After a long period of consideration and
consultation I am sending the attached letter to be submitted in the public record. I will send a
signed hard copy today.
My warmest regards and may God bless you.
Christine
Dear citizens of Springfield,
We can all agree 2020 has been a difficult year. As it comes to an end, I want to inform
you of my plans going forward, reflect on the over 30 years I have spent serving this
community, and share my hopes for Springfield’s future.
After long and thoughtful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to forgo
serving as Springfield’s mayor in the coming term. Over the past few months, it’s
become clear to me that my family and my health must be my top priority at this time.
This is not a decision I make lightly. I have always had a passion for serving this
community and am proud of the many achievements we have made which helped make
Springfield the amazing city it is today. I have genuinely enjoyed getting to know
everyone and leave having learned so much. I am grateful for the time I shared with
each one of you. Thank you.
Springfield’s voters made clear they believe Springfield is on the right path, one which a
new mayor should continue following. The city of Springfield and its citizens have never
wavered from our practical, pragmatic, and common-sense approach to building a
welcoming, safe, and successful city. Over the years these values have allowed us to grow
and attract new businesses and industries without sacrificing our hometown appeal. It is
this ability to recognize our differences and adapt to change that has enabled our
community to succeed without compromising our individuality. I am proud of
Springfield’s legacy as a city which recognizes the needs of the whole community.
Springfield is known for working with, and on behalf of, all its citizens and not limiting
our actions to benefitting a small group who spend their time trying to unduly influence
City Council decisions. At one time we called these gadflies; their opinions matter, but
they do not speak for the entire community.
It is more important now than ever that Springfield charters a path forward with the
entire community in mind. 2020 dealt a devastating blow to our security and progress,
but I have every hope and faith that Springfield’s residents and businesses will survive
and prosper. I know the citizens of Springfield are up to the challenge.
I have been described as scrappy. I think Springfield is scrappy. It is a trait that serves
us well—you cannot keep us down.
With my sincerest respect, God bless you all.
Christine Lundberg