City Council

Stanfield City Council

The City Council consists of the Mayor and 6 Councilors.

The City Council generally meets every 1st Tuesday (as needed) and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Stanfield Council Chambers located at 150 W. Coe. The City of Stanfield operates under the Council-Manager form of government.

Mayor

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Susan Whelan

Current Term: Jan. 1, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2024 
Serving Since: Jan 2017

Council President

Scott-Challis

Scott Challis

Finance/Administrative Committee

Current Term: Jan. 1, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2026
Serving Since: Jan 2019

Council Member

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Butch Parrish

Police/Court Committee Chair

Current Term: Jan. 1, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2024 
Serving Since: May 2018

Council Member

Andy-Benage

Andrew Benage

Public Works/Building/Community Services Committee Chair

Current Term: Jan. 1, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2026
Serving Since: Dec 2020

Council Member

Jason Sperr

Jason Sperr

Finance/Administrative Committee Chair

Current Term: Jan. 1, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2026
Serving Since: Jan 2013

             Council Member             

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Don Tyrrell

Police/Court Committee

Current Term: Jan. 1, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2024 
Serving Since: Jan 1983

Council Member

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Rosa Holt

Public Works/Building/Community Services Committee

Current Term: Aug. 2, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2024
Serving Since: August 2022

Council-Manager Form of Government

The City of Stanfield operates under the council-manager form of government. In the council-manager form of government, the council is the governing body of the city, elected by the public, and the city manager is hired by the council to carry out the policies it establishes. The council consists of the Mayor and 6 Councilors. The mayor is elected by the public and serves as the political head of the city government. In conducting council business, the mayor only votes in the case of a tie. The city manager is the administrative head of the city government.

The council provides legislative direction while the city manager is responsible for day-to-day administrative operations of the city based on the council’s recommendations. The mayor and council, as a collegial body, are responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and determining the tax rate. The city manager serves as the council’s chief advisor. The city manager also serves at the pleasure of the council and is responsible for preparing the budget, directing day-to-day operations, and hiring and firing personnel.

The mayor also appoints, with Council approval, members of various Boards and Commissions that serve as advisory bodies to the Council on legislative issues.