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 Jeffery Northway Picture coming soon Length of Service: Elected 2009 Re-Election Year: 2013 Years as Area Resident: 3 1/2 Why I Chose Springfield as My Home: The excellent school system, low crime rate, small town atmosphere, friendly people and safe neighborhoods. Professional: Employed by Mock Plumbing and Mechanical since 1996. Current position is Field Superintendent Goal: I would like to work toward controlled positive growth in our community with a positive relationship with the governments of Effingham County, the City of Rincon, and the City of Guyton. Personal:  Married to Athena Northway;  Have 2 Grandchildren
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:	Councilman 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 Max Neidlinger First Elected: Year 1979 Currently Serving 5th Term Re-Election Year: 2011 Professional: Effingham County Board of Education Personal:  Married to Melinda Neidlinger  Have 3 children  Have grandchildren	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 Hillary L. Burns City Attorney since May 12, 2009

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