Full-staffBiographies of the Mayor, Commissioners, and City Manager
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Mayor Ron Payne Ron Payne retired as an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Brescia University in May of 2008. Prior to this position he was City Manager of Owensboro Kentucky, the City’s Chief Administrative Officer, for six years until his retirement in August of 2003... read more |
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Mayor Pro Tem Pamela Smith-Wright Pamela LaVerne Smith-Wright was born and reared in Owensboro, the daughter of Ethel and Willie Smith, Jr. Her father worked many years for Green River Steel Corporation before his death in 1969. Pam’s mother worked for the The American Tobacco Company (Cigar Factory) and retired from Select Liquors. read more |
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Commissioner Roger Stacy Roger Stacy is beginning his first term as Owensboro City Commissioner. He brings with him a vast accumulation of knowledge and experience in the business world. He has served in the capacity of employee, manager and dealer principal of Chrysler dealerships in Southern Illinois, Paducah and Owensboro, Kentucky. read more |
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Commissioner David Johnson David L. Johnson, 42, currently serves as Director of Pupil Personnel for the Owensboro Public Schools. This year marks his 20th year in the Owensboro Public Schools. read more |
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Commissioner Jeff Sanford Jeff Sanford is serving his first term as Owensboro City Commissioner and brings with him 19 years experience in running small businesses within the publishing and public relation fields. He believes in both fiscal and social conservatism and his first priority is listening to the constituents. read more |
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City Manager Bill Parrish Bill Parrish was selected by the City Commission of Owensboro, Kentucky, as the City Manager in December, 2007. He worked as the Street and Sanitation Superintendent from 2001 until... read more |