Following adjournment at the Council Meeting Tuesday, December 23rd, reelected and newly elected city officials were sworn in for the new year, including Mayor Steven Brimhall, council members Terry McWilliams and Bob Griffith, and newly elected council member Matthew Barton.
Mayor Steven Brimhall was first elected mayor in 2010 and begins another term leading the city. Before being elected at Mayor, Steve served 19 years on the Mount Pleasant City Council, including many years as chairman of the Personnel and Finance Committee. Brimhall is a lifelong member of the Mount Pleasant community. Born in Mount Pleasant and raised on a farm northwest of town. He and his wife, Karen, have been married for 57 years and are the parents of three daughters and grandparents to eight grandchildren.
Council member Terry McWilliams, who serves as an at-large member, recently completed his 16th year on the Mount Pleasant City Council, making him one of the longest-serving current members. McWilliams has been involved in numerous city initiatives and policy decisions during his tenure. Professionally, McWilliams has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Old Threshers since 2014. He lives in Mount Pleasant with his wife, Cyndi Walljasper, and they have three children, Bri, Nathan, and Rachel.
Council member Bob Griffith brings extensive experience to the council, having served previously from 2002 to 2010 and again from 2018 to the present. Griffith represents Ward 2 and has been part of the council during multiple administrations. Prior to serving on the City Council, Griffith worked as a City of Mount Pleasant police officer from 1978 to 2001. His years in law enforcement provided him with an in-depth understanding of city operations and public service, experience he later brought with him into his role on the council.
Newly elected council member Matthew Barton is beginning his first term representing Ward 4. Barton is a lifelong Mount Pleasant resident and lives in the community with his wife, Mackenzie, and their children Elle, Asher, and Blake. Barton comes from a family long rooted in Mount Pleasant. He is the son of Jim Barton and Diane Davis. His grandparents include Jerry & Sharon Davis, as well as the late Wesley Barton & Gerry Barton. The Barton and Davis families are well known in the community and have long been considered staples of Mount Pleasant.
KILJ congratulates all newly elected and reelected officials as they begin their new terms.