Mayor John A. Smith and his devoted wife Willa have resided in Silverton for 20 years. Together, they are the parents of ten children and 19 grandchildren. John retired from General Motors in Norwood, Ohio after twenty-five years of service. Following his retirement, he worked for the Cincinnati Public School District as a Para-professional, from which he is now retired. Currently he is employed as a family mentor at Beech Acres School in Anderson Township.

John holds a BSBA degree from the University of Cincinnati, is a graduate of the DeSales School of Theology in Washington, D.C., and has attended the Athenaeum of Ohio. John states, "I have served the fine residents of Silverton for twelve years as a councilman and as vice mayor for six years. In 2005 I was elected Mayor of Silverton." He presently serves as chairperson of the Silverton Democratic Club and is one of the executive co-chairs of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. He is also an active member of the Silverton Block Watch Association, Saint Mark Catholic Church in Evanston and the Knights of Columbus.

Councilwoman Willa M. Garner was elected to council in November 2007.  She is a 44 year resident of Silverton and currently resides on Elwynne Drive.  She is the mother of a grown daughter and is the widow of the late Councilman Oscar Garner, Jr. 

Willa began her professional career as a recovery room nurse at St. Francis Hospital.  She has also served as a Nursing Director at the Community Chest of Cincinnati, a teacher/coordinator at Withrow High School and as an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati.  Prior to retirement, she served as Dean of the High School for Health Professions in the Cincinnati Public School District.   

Willa is a registered nurse and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Cincinnati in Health Education with a specialty in K-12.  She completed her Master of Education degree in 1984, also from the University of Cincinnati.   

Willa currently serves as the Council Representative to the Intercommunity Regulatory Cable Commission (ICRC) and  is excited to serve the citizens of Silverton. Willa also looks forward to working within the community to promote downtown growth and development.  She states "working toward the betterment of the community is my long term mission."

Councilwoman Joyce B. Glover was appointed to council in February 2005 and was elected to her first full term in November of 2005.  She serves as treasurer of the Silverton Democratic Club,  a member of  the Local School Decision Making Committee (LSDMC) for Silverton Paideia School,  serves on the Tax Review Board, and is Precinct Executive for the Hamilton County Democratic Party. Silverton has been her home for 30 years. She holds a BS from North Carolina A&T State University and a MA from the College of Mount Saint Joseph. Councilwoman Glover's professional life finds its dedication in the education of youth, both academically and spiritually. Her teaching career afforded her the opportunity to serve students for 32 years in the Columbus City Schools, Cincinnati Public Schools and Purcell Marian High School. She retired in June, 1999, and immediately began another career of "volunteerism". Temple Bible College/ Seminary and the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church continue to be the recipients of her volunteerism.

Councilwoman Glover is the proud wife of the Rev. Dr. N. Spencer Glover, who pastors the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Madisonville, where she is also a member.  She  is an active member of  the Love Notes, member of the Missionary Department,  former member of the Chancel Choir, founder of the Ruth Missionary Circle, former adult Women Sunday School teacher, advisor of the Christeens (a junior Missionary group) and former member of the Willing Workers club .  They are the proud parents of two adult sons, Chip and Carnie (Melissa), and  the proud  "Nana & Papoo"  to Niki, Devan , "CJ" and Baby Glover,who is due in March 2008. Being a strong advocate of family, her leisure time is  spent with family, which  includes the family owned/operated business, the House of Glover Funeral Service. She enjoys reading, walking, gardening, journaling, cooking, spending time with the "grands", having lunch with her sisters via the phone and volunteering.

As a member of Silverton City council, she has promoted the paper recycling initiative at Silverton School into a "community" project, thereby raising money solely for the school's special projects.  The "Welcome Wagon" was resurrected with a committee of five (5) members whose sole purpose is to accommodate the needs of the many residents moving into Silverton  and to  familiarize them with the services available such as garbage pickup dates, leaf and brush pickup dates, fire department, police department  and acquaint them with the businesses in Silverton, thereby making their transition much easier.  Councilwoman Glover has identified four (4) major points of interest for this term in office.  Her 1^st thrust is at the corner of Montgomery and Plainfield Rds., the heart of downtown, with the widening of the intersection  and the elimination of the Lighthouse.  A 2^nd thrust is to maintain the financial stability the city continues to have without incurring  new taxes.  A 3^rd thrust will be to develop a plan of action to create, attract and retain businesses and residents to the  community.  And finally, a 4^th thrust will be to restore/improve our aging streets and curbs throughout the city. The building of the new Silverton Paideia Museum Community Learning Center continues to resonate with her as well as  the city.

Councilwoman Glover indicates that if her goal for Silverton could be encapsulated in a motto, it would be characterized by the words of the song, "if I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain."

Councilwoman/Vice Mayor Shirley J. Hackett has lived in the City of Silverton for 31 years and was elected to her council seat in November of 2005. She is the mother of two daughters and the proud grandmother of one grandson. She is the wife of the late Arthur Hackett, Jr., former mayor of our fine city.

Mrs. Hackett is a retired Assistant Principal of the Middletown City School District and was an Elementary School Teacher for 20 years in the Princeton School District. Mrs. Hackett earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Central State University and her Master of Arts Degree in Education from the College of Mount Saint Joseph. She also earned an additional 68 quarter hours from the University of Cincinnati while participating in the Administrator Development Academy, which is where she received her Certification in Administration & Supervision, plus her Principal Certification.

Since her retirement in 2001, Mrs. Hackett has become very active in the community. She is involved with the Block Watch Program and is the Vice-President of the Democratic Club. She serves on the Civil Service Board and previously sat on the Tax Review Board. Having just graduated from Silverton's Inaugural Citizen's Police Academy, she is now ready to embark on her newly elected position as Councilwoman.

Mrs. Hackett is a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Woodlawn, Ohio. She is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in which she has held several offices. She is a Phi Delta Kappa International and Delta Kappa Gamma Society member. Her great interests are traveling, golfing and reading.

Having won the confidence of the community, she plans to stay committed to her promises: to work diligently with our City Manager and other Council Members in moving Silverton forward and to become more visible and approachable in our community by learning first hand from our citizens what issues are most important. "Standing up and speaking out for you," she says will be an important part of what she plans to do.

Councilman Mark Quarry is the ranking, tenured member on City Council, having served continuously since 1998, after serving as City Clerk for one year. A native of Cincinnati and a 1990 graduate from the University of Cincinnati (BA in Communication Arts and a Certificate in Professional Writing, business concentration), Mark is the Director of Governmental Affairs for a national business association.

He is a Zone Captain for the Silverton Blockwatch Association and Chairs the Spruce Up Silverton Committee. Mark is Silverton's representative on the Ohio Kentucky Indiana (OKI) Regional Council of Governments' Board of Trustees and the Hamilton County Storm Water District Oversight Board, of which he was chairman in 2005. Mark also serves as Secretary of the Hamilton County Municipal League. 

He is a delegate for the Northeast Hamilton County Republican Club, a member of the TCV Committee and a Precinct Executive for the Republican Party of Hamilton County. Mark developed the Silverton Student of the Month Program and was the leader in getting the Winners Walk Tall Program at the Silverton Paideia School. He also serves on the Church Council for the Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church.

Outside of City Council, Mark and his wife Jean enjoy their family time with their two sons. Some of Mark's other interests include golf, baseball, football, reading, history, politics, yard work and home-maintenance projects. He has been a Silverton resident since 1993.

"Thank you to the Silverton residents for the honor and privilege to serve you on City Council," said Mark. "We have made quite a turnaround from the tough times of the 90's, and Silverton continues to be a model community where racially diverse, young and old residents alike, live, work and raise families together. Much work remains to be done, and I look forward to working with you on all the opportunities the future holds for our city"

Councilman Frank C. Sylvester has lived and been involved in the Silverton community more than for 43 years. He was appointed to council in the fall of 2004 and was elected to his first full term in November 2005. Frank is a graduate of East Central Vocational in Cincinnati, Ohio. Retired from General Motors, he is the married father of three children. He currently serves as pastor of the First Baptist Church Delhi in Saylor Park. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Baptist Minister's Conference, and the Calvary Baptist Church. He is a retired member of Cement Local Union #524.

Councilwoman Dottie M. Williams has been a resident of Silverton for over 30 years.  She is the mother of one daughter, Tonya Bratton, who now resides in Mississippi and the grandmother of two grandchildren. She is also the widow of the late councilman Henry D. Williams.

Dottie serves as a neighborhood volunteer for the Heart Fund, Diabetes Association and Cancer Fund.  She is actively involved in the Elwynne, Diehl, Stoll (EDS) Block Club and the Silverton Democratic Club, serving as the secretary for both organizations.  She is a participating member of the Silverton Block Watch Association. 

Dottie holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati Evening College and a Certificate of Real Estate from Southern Ohio College.  She is retired from the Department of Defense where her duties included Environmental Testing and Quality Control.  Currently, her work centers on the ownership and operation of real estate and property management.

Bethel Baptist Church (of Walnut Hills) has been Dottie's church home for over 35 years, where she is the President of the Usher Board and is involved in the Praise Ministry through dance and song. 

Dottie was elected to Council in November of 2008.  She serves on the Board of Directors of the Deer Park Silverton Joint Fire District.