SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — With local elections just around the corner, Ozarks First is sitting down with candidates for several different races as we get closer to Election Day.

Today, Ozarks First is speaking with Springfield City Council candidate, incumbent Matthew Simpson about several topics, including his campaign and his stance on several issues.

This series will be featured online versus Ozarks First’s traditional local political coverage , with our digital coverage allowing for longer interviews and even more information for viewers.

Ozarks First has reached out to every candidate in a contested local Springfield election and will conduct and post the interviews as candidates become available.