Your City Council meets on the second Tuesday each month at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. All meetings are open to the public and you are cordially invited to attend.
Front row: left to right: Sherry Parrott, Michelle Burger (Mayor) and Toni Landers (City Clerk).
Michelle (Bakerink) Burger is a Creston native and graduated from Creston High school in 1985. She migrated to Afton in 1986, when she married Afton local, Jeff Burger. They have one daughter, Devon, who is in 8th grade at East Union. They spend their free time traveling to see Devon sing, dance, play volleyball, basketball, and run track.
Michelle works at J & J Plumbing and Heating in Creston, the family owned business. Michelle is the Office Manager and she enjoys her job because there is much opportunity to interact with customers.
Michelle decided earlier this year to run for Mayor. Her motives included the people in Afton and her desire to improve the quality of life for everyone in Afton. About being elected, Michelle says, "I'm excited and overwhelmed, but I know that I will be welcomed and supported. I am open to ideas and suggestions and honored to have a hand in the interests of our community."
Council Members
Dave Cunningham
Dave grew up around the Afton area and graduated from East Union High School in 1970. He has worked for and became part owner in Creston Mobile since 1970. He married Connie Booth in 1973, they have 3 children, twins Adam and Amber & youngest Aric, and one grandson.
Dave got interested in City business when he was involved with the Afton Jaycees & Afton Betterment Club. One of his projects was building the restroom in the City park and the Afton Ball Complex.
Dave has been on the City council for four 4 year terms. Some of the accomplishments since he has been on the council are some street & sewer projects, turned the water over to SIRWA, the electric to Keith Brown Electric, down to one street employee from 4, and 2 full time police officers.
Dave's motto is to treat people the way he would like to be treated and vote on items that will benefit the people of Afton, and last but not least, not to overspend the budget.
Jeff Burger
Jeff grew up in Afton and graduated from East Union High in 1983. He married Michelle Bakerink of Creston in 1986. They have one daughter, Devon, age 14, who is an 8th grader at East Union Schools.
Jeff partnered with his father-in-law in 1998 and they co-own and operate J & J Plumbing and Heating in Creston. Jeff also served as Afton Lions Club president during 2004-2005.
Jeff's interest in the Afton City Council spurred from his involvement with the Afton Lions. Jeff and Michelle choose Afton as their home because they love the people and personality of our small town. During his term with the City Council, Jeff hopes to continue community improvement and quality of life. He hopes to represent the people of Afton and their desires for Afton's future.
Sherry Parrott
Sherry was born in Clearfield and raised in Creston where she graduated high school in 1965. She and husband, Monte, a native of Afton, moved here 14 years ago. They have 4 children and five grandchildren. Sherry has worked for Green Valley Area Education Agency for 29 years. She ran for a vacant council seat 4 years ago, and and was elected for her 2nd four year term. She enjoys serving the community and hopes to continue for several more terms.
Ann Tunnicliff
Ann has been a resident of Afton since 1985. She works for 1st national Bank in Afton. Ann is very active at the Methodist church. Her husband works full time at the Farmers Co-op and part-time as United Methodist pastor in Murray. They have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren. Ann says that being on the council has been a real learning experience.
Cindy Williams
Cindy was born in Creston in 1953 and graduated from East Union in 1971. She has taught science, psychology and biology at Murray schools for nine years. Prior to that she substitute taught for eleven years in all subject areas and GED for six years through DMACC. Cindy and husband, Mark have one son, Ryan and 2 grandchildren, Alyssa & Zander. She moved back to Afton because she grew up here and knew it was a great place to live. Cindy has the city's best interest at heart.
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