Administration

Sylvan Springs Town Hall

The administration of elected officials for the Town of Sylvan Springs consists of the Mayor and Town Council. They are elected by popular vote every four years. Details on the current administration and key appointments are as follows:

Town Council and Mayor

Mayor and Town Council Picture

 

 

 

 

Mayor Stevan H. Parsons

Mayor Parsons

Growing up in Sylvan Springs, AL , Mayor Stevan H. Parsons understands and appreciates the strong foundations that have been laid by previous town leaders. It is these very foundations upon which he bases his visions for the future of Sylvan Springs. Through the leadership of Mayor Stev, the town has been able to build a Municipal Complex, attract more businesses and provide better services for the citizens of Sylvan Springs.

Mayor Stev has been active in the Jefferson County Mayors Association, having served as vice president and president of the association. He has served on the Jefferson County Metropolitan Planning Commission and currently serves on the Jefferson County 911 Board and the Emergency Management Agency. He truly believes that although we are a small town, we need to have a seat at the table informing others of issues that affect small towns.

Mayor Stev graduated from Hueytown High School in 1975. He graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. He is owner of two veterinary clinics. He and his wife Jennifer have two children and ten grandchildren, all of which live in Sylvan Springs, AL.

Mayor Stevan Parsons was first elected to serve as Mayor of the Town of Sylvan Springs in October 2004 and has served continually since.

Town Council

Councilmember Tammy Bousack

Councilmember Tammy Bousack – Elected to Serve as Councilmember of the Town of Sylvan Springs in October 2008

 

 

 

Councilmember Dennis Brand

Councilmember Dennis Brand – Elected to Serve as Councilmember of the Town of Sylvan Springs in October 2004

 

 

 

Councilmember Ricky Jones

Councilmember Ricky Jones – Elected to Serve as Councilmember of the Town of Sylvan Springs in October 1976

 

 

 

Councilmember Mike Thompson

Councilmember Mike Thompson – Elected to Serve as Councilmember of the Town of Sylvan Springs in October 2004

 

 

 

Councilmember Bill Toxey

Councilmember Bill Toxey – Appointed to Serve as Councilmember of the Town of Sylvan Springs in October 2015

 

 

 

Town Clerk Peggy Shadix

Town Clerk Peggy Shadix -Appointed Deputy Town Clerk in October 1995 and Town Clerk in October 1996, Peggy received her Clerk Certification from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks in November 2002, Master Municipal Clerk designation in August 2009 and Municipal Revenue Officer Certification in October 2009

 

Honors and Awards

Mayor Parsons Service Award

Alabama League of Municipalities Director Perry Roquemore presents Mayor Parsons with his 20 year Service Award, May 2007.

 

 

 

 

jones service award

Alabama League of Municipalities Director Perry Roquemore presents Council member Jones with his 30 year Service Award, May 2007.

 

 

 

 

Clerk of the Year

Town Clerk Peggy Shadix was named Clerk of The Year in 2013.