Re-Elect
John A. Lysak
Springfield City Councilor
Ward 8

John was the earliest and strongest opponent of the proposed Biomass incinerator on the City Council. Since before his election, John spoke out against the incinerator, working to expose the serious health and environmental risks that it would pose to the residents of Springfield.

After his election, Councilor Lysak worked to bring the special permit for the incinerator back before the Council, ultimately resulting in the revocation of that permit, effectively stopping the incinerator from being constructed.

John was proud to vote YES on the revocation of the special permit.

In addition, John spent countless hours studying the project, attending public hearings, and meeting with constituents regarding the issue.

As the representative from the Ward where the incinerator would have been constructed, John stands by his decision to revoke the permit.

In light of the recent lawsuit filed by the developer, Councilor Lysak has worked to keep his constituents informed of the content and status of the lawsuit, and was the first Councilor to set the record straight on what the lawsuit meant for Springfield. He is confident in the legality of the Councils decision and believes we will win in court.

See John setting the record straight on biomass:

WWLP - Springfield City Council Votes to Revoke Biomass Permit

Mass Live - Springfield City Councilors Consider Revoking Biomass Permit

Mass Live - Springfield City Council Reconsiders Proposed Biomass Plant

CBS 3 Springfield - Councilor Explains Biomass Lawsuit

WWLP 22 News - Councilor Confident in City Victory in Biomass Lawsuit

John talks with WWLP's Heidi Voit outside City Council Chambers regarding biomass.

Councilor Lysak talks with CBS 3's Matt Campbell about biomass.

Why does John oppose biomass?

While the burning of construction and demolition debris and green wood does create a small amount of electricity, it also releases a massive amount of pollution. This pollution, 221 tons a year, would pose serious health risks to the residents of Springfield and the surrounding communities.

Councilor Lysak Supports Renewable Energy

 John poses with one of the new solar panels at the opening of the Indian Orchard Solar Plant.