PETITION TO THE MAYOR OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
The Issue
Calling for Public Accountability and the Voluntary Relocation of a Springfield Business
To: Mayor of Springfield and Springfield City Council
We, the undersigned residents, taxpayers, and concerned members of the Springfield community, formally petition city leadership regarding public statements made by local business owner Radames Lopez.
Mr. Lopez publicly advocated that women who obtain abortions without medical necessity or a father’s consent should face consequences, including nine months in prison.
We strongly oppose rhetoric advocating the imprisonment of women for exercising reproductive autonomy without a man’s approval.
While we recognize his constitutional right to freedom of speech, we also have the right to challenge those views, petition our elected officials, and determine which businesses deserve our community’s support.
Our Demands
We respectfully call upon the Mayor of Springfield and City Council to:
Acknowledge our call for Mr. Lopez to voluntarily relocate his business outside Springfield, reflecting our community’s opposition to his publicly expressed position.
Provide a formal response outlining what lawful actions city leadership can take regarding our concerns.
Our Position
Springfield women are mothers, taxpayers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and essential contributors to our community.
We believe women deserve respect, not threats of imprisonment for personal reproductive decisions.
Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from public accountability.
This petition represents our collective opinion and request for lawful civic action. We do not allege criminal conduct or unlawful discrimination, nor do we request government punishment for constitutionally protected speech.
Sign This Petition
By signing, you support our call for public accountability, recognition of our request for voluntary business relocation, and protection of women’s reproductive autonomy.
Our city. Our voices. Our right to demand accountability.
Respectfully submitted by concerned Springfield residents and supporters of women’s rights.
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The Issue
Calling for Public Accountability and the Voluntary Relocation of a Springfield Business
To: Mayor of Springfield and Springfield City Council
We, the undersigned residents, taxpayers, and concerned members of the Springfield community, formally petition city leadership regarding public statements made by local business owner Radames Lopez.
Mr. Lopez publicly advocated that women who obtain abortions without medical necessity or a father’s consent should face consequences, including nine months in prison.
We strongly oppose rhetoric advocating the imprisonment of women for exercising reproductive autonomy without a man’s approval.
While we recognize his constitutional right to freedom of speech, we also have the right to challenge those views, petition our elected officials, and determine which businesses deserve our community’s support.
Our Demands
We respectfully call upon the Mayor of Springfield and City Council to:
Acknowledge our call for Mr. Lopez to voluntarily relocate his business outside Springfield, reflecting our community’s opposition to his publicly expressed position.
Provide a formal response outlining what lawful actions city leadership can take regarding our concerns.
Our Position
Springfield women are mothers, taxpayers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and essential contributors to our community.
We believe women deserve respect, not threats of imprisonment for personal reproductive decisions.
Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from public accountability.
This petition represents our collective opinion and request for lawful civic action. We do not allege criminal conduct or unlawful discrimination, nor do we request government punishment for constitutionally protected speech.
Sign This Petition
By signing, you support our call for public accountability, recognition of our request for voluntary business relocation, and protection of women’s reproductive autonomy.
Our city. Our voices. Our right to demand accountability.
Respectfully submitted by concerned Springfield residents and supporters of women’s rights.
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Petition created on November 5, 2026