A few moments that stood out:– Before approving a $12 million upgrade to new AMI meters, Ward 2 Ald. Shawn Gregory pushed hard on making sure east‑side neighborhoods and Ward 2 don’t end up last in line again. – A debate over the citywide home improvement grants turned into a tense fight over who controlled the floor. Ward 3 Ald. If you care about how Springfield handles basic infrastructure, grant fairness, and who takes responsibility for downtown and housing policy, this is worth a watch.