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. Take a moment to meet the members of our City Council.

Mayor Barton Alderman Length of Council Service: Elected 2001 Re-Election Year: 2009 Years as Area Resident: Since 1950 Why I Chose Springfield as My Home: My family has always considered Springfield as home. The people are friendly, and I enjoy the small town attitude. Professional: Employed by Georgia-Pacific Corporation since 1986 Personal:  Married to Joyce Alderman  Member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church;
Councilman Jeff Ambrose Length of Council Service: Re-Election Year: Years as Area Resident: Why I Chose Springfield as My Home: Council Goals:   Professional: Personal:	Councilman Charles Hinely Length of Council Service:  2 ½ years Re-Election Year: 2009 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 Length of Council Service: Elected 2003 Re-Election Year: 2007 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 Max Neidlinger Length of Council Service: 7 years Re-Election Year: 2007 Professional: Effingham County Board of Education Personal:  Married to Melinda Neidlinger  Have 3 children  Have grandchildren
Councilman Kenny Usher Length of Council Service: 1st Year Re-Election Year: 2009 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	Councilman Troy Allen Length of Council Service: Elected 2008 Re-Election Year: Years as Area Resident: Since Why I Chose Springfield as My Home: Council Goals:   Professional: Commerce Personal:
City Attorney Charles W. Barrow City attorney since 1991

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