The City of Springfield’s elected officials are comprised of private citizens from all walks of life. Not only are they residents of our city, but they are also willing public servants who take very seriously their roles as representatives of our community. The City Council normally meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Take a moment to meet the members of our City Council.

Councilman Troy Allen Began Council Service: Year 2008 Re-Election Year: 2011 Years as Area Resident:   Why I Chose Springfield as My Home: Council Goals:  Professional: Commerce Personal:	Mayor Pro-Tem Jeff Ambrose Began Council Service: Year 2007 Re-Election Year: 2013 Years as Area Resident: Why I Chose Springfield as My Home: Council Goals:   Professional: Personal:
Councilman Charles Hinely Began Council Service: Year 2006 Re-Election Year: 2013 Years as Area Resident: 67 Why I Chose Springfield as My Home: Place of birth. Like the small town feel and people. Council Goals:  Improve the appearance of the city  Work to annex those who want to join the city  Improve traffic areas for ease of travel and safety Professional: Retired Personal:  Married to Loretta Boyd Hinely for 43 years.  Two Children Melaina Leigh Goss & Gregory C. Hinely  Two Grandchildren Kayli Brooke & Courtney Lois Goss  Lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church	Councilman Butch Kieffer Began Council Service: Year 2003 Re-Election Year: 2011 Years as Area Resident: Since 1964 Why I Chose Springfield as My Home: It’s all I know. Council Goals:  Encourage new businesses  Revitalize downtown area  Work together as a team for the whole town Professional: Owner of Effingham Hardware Personal:  Married with three children  Member of Springfield United Methodist Church
Councilman Gary Weitman Appointed 03/22/2011 Previous City Council Service: 1977 - 1980 (4 years) Re-Election Year: 2011 Why I Chose Springfield as My Home: I was raised here. I have always loved small towns. Springfield is an ideal place to raise a family. Years as Area Resident: 60 Years Employment status: Retired Council Goals:  To work together with other Council Members and the Mayor  Try to get New Businesses into this area  Try to lookout and help the citizens and the City of Springfield Personal:  Married to Dixie Weitman  Have 2 children  Lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church	Councilman Kenny Usher Began Council Service: Year 2006 Re-Election Year: 2013 Why I Chose Springfield as My Home: I was born and raised here. It’s a great place to raise a family. Years as Area Resident: 42 Years Employment status: Maintenance Technician at Georgia Pacific Savannah River Mill for 5 ½ years Council Goals:  To manage growth in a way that will benefit our city in the future  To ensure cost effective, professional services are provided to the residents and businesses in our city  To work on developing and enhancing the qualities that makes our city unique through historic preservation measures and revitalization of our downtown area Personal:  Married to Dianna Hunt Usher  3 Children – Luke, Gabrielle & Lauren  Member of St. Boniface Catholic Church
City Attorney Rick Rafter City Attorney Appointed April 26, 2011

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