In 1912, Oliver and Alice Smith began a family farm on 240 acres, including this current park land. In 1938, Robert and Mildred Smith took over the farm. In the 1950s, the Smith farm sold to build houses needed for the post-war baby boom. From 1953…
TermApr. 17, 1973 - Apr. 01, 1975
Shirley Dillon and Earl Maudlin defeated Robert Barlow, Grover Deer Jr. and William Gray in the primary Mar. 06, 1973 to run in the general election on Apr. 03, 1973.
elected Apr. 03, 1973 defeating Earl Maudlin for…
TermApr. 15, 1975 - Apr. 05, 1977
elected Apr. 01, 1975 defeated Donald Ross for the Ward I seat vacated by Shirley Dillon
sworn in Apr. 15, 1975
did not seek re-election in 1977
Term Apr. 16, 1963 - Apr. 15, 1969
elected Apr. 02, 1963 defeating Chester C. Clark for the Ward II seat vacated by Frankie Woodman
sworn in Apr. 16, 1963
re-elected Apr. 06, 1965 defeating James L. "Jim"Guseman
re-elected Apr. 04, 1967 defeating…
Term Apr. 17, 1973 - Apr. 05, 1977
Ronald "Ron" Purcell and Ralph Krenzer defeated James Sinn in the primary Mar. 06, 1973 to run in the general election Apr. 03, 1973
elected Apr. 03, 1973 defeating Ward III inclumbent Ralph Krenzer
sworn in Apr.…
Term Apr. 14, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2023
elected Apr. 07, 2015 defeating Dennis Poteete and Jason "Wojo" Wojteczko for the Ward I seat vacated by Randy White
sworn in Apr. 14, 2015
re-elected Nov. 05, 2019 and ran unopposed
did not seek re-election in…
TermApr. 19, 1977 - Apr. 07, 1981
elected Apr. 05, 1977 and ran unopposed for the Ward II seat vacated by Larry Gould
sworn in Apr. 19, 1977
re-elected Apr. 03, 1979 and ran unopposed
did not seek re-election in 1981
TermApr. 16, 1974 - Apr. 06, 1976
elected Apr. 02, 1974 defeating Jack Stengl for the Ward IV seat vacated by Jack Miller
did not seek re-election in 1976
TermJan. 11, 2022 - current
elected Nov. 02, 2021 defeating Ward III incumbent Andrew Swindle
sworn in Jan. 11, 2022
Rick Coleman served on the Board of Zoning Appeals prior to election.
Term as MayorApr. 20, 1999 - Apr. 08, 2003
Kenneth "K. O." LaVergne and Richard "Rich" Standrich defeated Eric Fisher in the primary Mar. 02, 1999 to run in the general election for mayor Apr. 06, 1999
elected Apr. 06, 1999 defeating incumbent Mayor…