The city of Springfield and Clark County continue to work on establishing a combined 9-1-1 dispatch service, following other consolidation efforts with their recreation and health departments. The building regulation departments could be next. County commissioners said they support it, especially in light of declining populations, tight budgets and fewer inspections. “I’d like to see us do some consolidation and eliminate duplication. I think we need to look at all areas of government and do things in the 21st century instead of the way we’ve always operated,” County Commissioner John Detrick said. But Springfield City Manager Jim Bodenmiller said finishing the dispatch center is the No. 1...
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