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Cora Scott is leaving her post as Springfield's chief spokesperson after 14 years
Cora Scott's exit became public Oct. 31 and was confirmed Nov. 2
- Jan. 2012Cora Scott joins the city as director of public information and civic engagement.
- Oct. 31Scott tells the Daily Citizen she is "transitioning from the City."
- Nov. 2Assistant director Melissa Hart confirms the news.
Source: Springfield Daily Citizen
Cora Scott, Springfield's director of public information and civic engagement since January 2012, is leaving the city. She told the Daily Citizen on Oct. 31 that she is "transitioning from the City" and declined to say whether it was voluntary or involuntary. Assistant director Melissa Hart confirmed the news Monday, Nov. 2, and said the city couldn't comment further because it's a personnel matter.
“...on a scale of one to 10 — it's a 12.”
Greg Burris, former Springfield city manager
Former Mayor Ken McClure called Scott "a very effective voice in telling the city's story for 14 years." He also said he fears her exit will erode trust and confidence in city government: "I hope I'm wrong, but that's my fear." Of the eight council members the Daily Citizen contacted, only Bruce Adib-Yazdi had responded by publication.
Only one of eight council members had commented by publication
1 of 8
- responded to the Daily Citizen
- 7 had not responded by publication
Source: Springfield Daily Citizen
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| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| responded to the Daily Citizen | 1 | 13% |
| had not responded by publication | 7 | 87% |
- Before the city: 18 years at Mercy, including media relations manager
- Council hires: only the city manager and city clerk
- City Manager David Cameron: started July 2025; not yet reached
