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The City Council is the legislative body for the City of Sand Springs. It is comprised of the Mayor, Vice-Mayor and five council members who are elected to serve three-year terms. The seven members represent each of the City’s six wards, one member serving in an at-large position.
WARD 1 - Michael Phillips
Term - Expires 2013
Education - CPHS (class of 1980)
Tulsa University
Tulsa Community College
Occupation - Technology Consultant
Organizations / Boards / Civic Groups - Council Public Works Committee, Council Finance Committee
Contact Information - E-mail - ssward1@cox.net
Phone - 918-245-6430
Comments - Having grown up in Sand Springs and lived here most of my adult life, community service is a natural part of my family's social fabric. It was time for me to step up. This is just one way I can try to follow in the footsteps of those visionaries who have come before me.The most rewarding part of serving on City Council is being able to watch our community grow knowing the effort it takes to make that happen.
WARD 2 - Dean Nichols
Term - Expires 2013
Education - CPHS (Class of 1971)Tulsa Community College
Bartlesvile Wesleyn University
University of Oklahoma
Occupation - Water Supply Section Head
Organizations / Boards / Civic Groups - Council Legislative Committee
Contact Information - Email - DLNichols2007@yahoo.comPhone - 918-245-0230
WARD 3 - Mike Burdge (Vice Mayor)
Term - Expires 2011
Education - CPHS (Class of 1969)
Tulsa VoTech
Word of Life Fellowship
Occupation - Improvement Tech.
CPHS Cross Country Coach
Organizations / Boards / Civic Groups -
INCOG Legislator Orginization, Oklahoma Conference of Mayors, SSEDA, Sand Springs/Sapulpa Joint Board, Council Appointment Committee, Council Legislative Committee, Council Economic Development Committee, Board of Director of Freedom Ministries, Vietnam Veterans Visions
Contact Information - Email - runburgderun@aol.com
Phone -918-245-0153
Mobile -918-798-2678
Comments - I recognize serving on Council the same as pastoring a congregation or church. I have spent my life in service for my community, state and country, from my 14 months in the central high lands of Vietnam to my 9 years with Sand Springs Little League.The most rewarding part of serving is in fact 'the act of serving'. I find every part of serving to be rewarding. I am honored to represent Sand Springs at the State Capitol along with being able to represent INCOG and OML in the same capacity.
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WARD 4 - Bob Walker (Mayor)
Term - Expires 2011
Education -Sikeston High School (class of 1973) Southeast Missouri State College - B.S. Chemistry
Occupation - Business Development Manager
Organizations / Boards / Civic Groups - Council Economic Development Committee, Council Finance Committee, Sand Springs/Sapulpa Joint Board, Oklahoma Conference of Mayors, Secretary Tulsa Criminial Justice Authority, INCOGPartners of Progress - Sand Springs Public Schools, Quarterback Club, Sandite Basketball Association, Voice of Sandite Athletics, America Downtown Sand Springs
Contact Information - Email - mayorbobwalker@cox.net
Phone - 918-246-2500
Comments -
Why did you decide to serve on City Council?To TRANSFORM Sand Springs in growth of new homes, promote our school system and assist our existing businesses to grow & prosper in Sand Springs.
To implement transformation through a spirit of collaboration, cooperation and communication, plus promote our community’s quality of life. I also enjoy lobbying our elected officials in Oklahoma City, Tulsa County and Washington, DC.
What is the most rewarding part of serving on the City Council?
Recognizing a need in our community, planning for addressing the need, implementing the plan to meet the need and recognizing the results such as the Case Community Center.
Any comments, unique things about you, et cetera, that you’d like to add?
Sand Springs is institutional with elected leaders, city staff, programs and an organized structure to deliver essential services to the citizens, but the ESSENCE of Sand Springs is its CITIZENS. I urge all of our citizens to get involved in our COMMUNITY – What are you doing to make Sand Springs an even better community? Please contact me if you want to learn how to put your special talents, skills and gifts to work for our community.
WARD 5 - Harold Neal
Term - Expires 2012
Education -
Occupation -
Organizations / Boards / Civic Groups - SSEDA, Planning Commission, Park Advisory Board, Council Public Works Committee, Council Appointment Committee, Council Economic Development Committee
Contact Information - Email - chneal206@sbcglobal.net
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WARD 6 - Brian Jackson
Term - Expires 2012
Education - CPHS (Class of 2002), TCC-West Campus, OSU-Tulsa, BS Degree in Marketing
Occupation - Development Manager - Junior Achievement of Eastern Oklahoma
Organizations / Boards / Civic Groups - American Marketing Association - Tulsa, Tulsa Young Professionals (TYPROS), Sand Springs Masonic Lodge #475, Sand Springs Rotary Club, Sand Springs Salvation Army Advisory Council Memeber, Junior Achievement of Oklahoma
Contact Information918-406-3043 mobile
Comments -Early in my life, the idea of civic responsibility was instilled in me. I believe every citizen has the responsibility to help improve their community for the next generation.
'The most rewarding part of serving on City Council is the honor of representing fellow citizens with their trust and belief in me to make the best decision possible for our community. Everyday I am reminded that the American Dream is very real. My wife and I are very happy we live in Sand Springs. We look forward in raising the next generation of our family in a community that has the talent, resources and people to strive for better.'
AT LARGE - Ward Sherrill
Term - Expires 2012
Education - CPHS - 1963OSU B.S. Biology 1968
OSU M.S. Biology/Secondary School Admin. 1969
OSU Basketball Team 1964-68
Occupation - Secondary School Administrator
Organizations / Boards / Civic Groups - Sand Springs Rotary, Sand Springs Park Friends, Council Finance Committee, Council Appointment Committee, CCOSA
Contact Information - Email - wls67@cox.net
Phone - 918-245-7352
Comments - 'I love Sand Springs and the people who live here. The city and community have been so good to me and my family. I wanted to serve on the city council to give my time and efforts back to the community.'