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Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will meet with columnist Ron Chimelis of The Republican on Wednesday.

(Republican photo/ Mark M. Murray)

As part of an ongoing series of interviews by The Republican and MassLive.com with mayors of our regional cities, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno will sit down with columnist and reporter Ron Chimelis on Wednesday.

All topics related to Springfield are on the table. We enthusiastically seek input from readers and residents who have questions for the mayor.

Springfield faces serious issues of the present that include crime, homelessness, community policing and poverty. At the same time, the city is perched on the opportunity of a future that will be affected by more than 30 projects designed for modernization, economic development and job expansion, notably but not exclusively involving the MGM Springfield casino that was approved by the state's voters in 2014.

The series of mayor's interviews is aimed at asking serious questions that demand frank answers. Mayor Sarno has developed a reputation as an outspoken and at times controversial chief executive, and the opportunity to address these issues is timely.

We ask your help with any questions regarding the city's present and future plans. Please let us know, in the comments section below, what questions you think we should ask.