City of Springfield, Ohio Commission
The City Commission consists of five members who serve four-year terms. Citizens who seek a seat on the City Commission must be residents of the City for at least one year prior to election and shall continue to be a resident of the City during his or her term of office.
Vested with the City Commission is the power to enact local legislation, adopt budgets, determine policies, and appoint the city manager, law director, finance director, and city clerk.
The City Commission is required to meet at least 48 times each year. No more than 14 days may pass without a meeting of the body. Meetings of the City Commission are held in the Forum of City Hall on Tuesday evenings. These legislative meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
Email:
rrue@springfieldohio.gov
Phone:
(937) 408-0512
Rob Rue
Mayor
Rob Rue, a proud graduate of Springfield North High School's Class of 1988, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the City of Springfield. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Heidelberg University and a Bachelor of Mortuary Science from The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
Rob's journey and leadership development began within his family business, Littleton & Rue Funeral Home at the age of 13 when he started washing the fleet of cars, and now is currently President and General Manager.
Rob was first elected City Commissioner in 2017, re-elected in 2021 and was appointed Assistant Mayor. He began his term as Mayor in November of this year due to the early retirement of longtime Mayor Warren Copeland. In this capacity, he also serves as a liaison to various important community boards and organizations.
Rob's personal life is equally fulfilling. He is happily married to his best friend, Jenny Rue, and together, they have five wonderful children. Rob's commitment to leading well, serving well, and cherishing his family is a testament to his dedication to both the funeral service and the city of Springfield.
Mr. Rue represents the City Commission on the following boards:
- Board of Building Appeals
- Board of Zoning Appeals
- Civil Service Commission
- Clark Co. Land Reutilization Corp. Board
- Community Improvement Corporation
- Community Police Advisory Team
- Convention Facilities Authority
- Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Military and Veterans Groups
- National Trail Parks and Recreation District
- Tax Incentive Review Council
Mr. Rue’s term ends December 31, 2025
Email:
destrop@springfieldohio.gov
Phone:
(937) 324-7341
Dr. David Estrop
Assistant Mayor
Dr. David Estrop and his wife, Virginia, moved to Springfield in 2009 when Dr. Estrop was appointed as Superintendent of the Springfield City School District. Dave retired from that position in 2015, but they decided to remain in Springfield because of the many great people they had come to know.
Dave and Virginia were married in 1974 and have one adult daughter, Kate, who resides and works in the Boston area. Dr. Estrop earned his Doctorate Degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and spent 45 years in public education. Dave and Virginia are very active in a number of community organization and their church. They enjoy gardening and spending time with friends.
Dr. Estrop is currently employed as a part time instructor at Wittenberg University and Antioch University Midwest, as well as serving as a Search Consultant with the executive search firm of Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates, a Division of the ECRA Group Inc. based in Chicago.
Dr. Estrop began his first term on the Springfield City Commission on January 2, 2018.
Dr. Estrop represents the City Commission on the following boards:
- Clark County Combined Health District
- Community Beautification Programs
- Community Grant Advisory Board
- Community Improvement Corporation
- Criminal Justice Council
- JEDD Board
- Keep Clark County Beautiful Advisory Board
- Municipal Airport Advisory Board
- Solid Waste Policy Committee
- Transportation Coordinating Committee
Dr. Estrop’s term ends December 31, 2025
Email:
kphillips@springfieldohio.gov
Phone:
(937) 324-7341
Krystal Phillips
City Commissioner
Ms. Phillips began her first term on the Springfield City Commission on January 2, 2022.
Ms. Phillips represents the City Commission on the following boards:
- City Planning Board
- Clark County Children & Family First Council
- Community Police Advisory Team
- Work Plus Board
Ms. Phillips' term ends December 31, 2025
Email:
bhouston@springfieldohio.gov
Phone:
(937) 324-7341
Bridget Houston
City Commissioner
Bridget Houston and her husband Jake moved to Springfield in 2019. She is originally from the Mansfield, Ohio area. Bridget graduated with honors from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with Bachelors degree in Business Administration.
Previously, she served on the Springfield Arts Council. Bridget was appointed to fill the remaining two years of Rob Rue's term. She hopes to bring an objective perspective and fresh ideas to the City Commission and is honored to serve the citizens of Springfield.
Currently, Bridget works in medical device sales. In addition, she and her husband own and operate a small retail golf business. They have one child. In their free time, the Houstons enjoy supporting local businesses, golfing and traveling.
Ms. Houston represents the City Commission on the following boards:
- Clark County Fairgrounds Board
- Community Improvement Corporation (alternate)
- Convention and Visitors Bureau
- JEDD Board
- Neighborhood Housing Partnership Board
- Transportation Coord. Committee
Ms. Houston's term ends December 31, 2025
Email:
ttackett@springfieldohio.gov
Phone:
(937) 324-7341
Tracey Tackett
City Commissioner
Tracey Tackett is a lifelong citizen and advocate of the Springfield community; a born servant leader at heart, with a wealth of history in community engagement. Tracey has served several charitable organizations and been the creator and driving force behind community events like Downtown Trick-or-Treat, the Golden Egg Hunt, First Friday Makers Market, flower planting at the Cancer Center, International Women’s Day and more - all events designed to bring the people of Springfield together. In addition, Tracey has passionately supported and fundraised for local and national causes like National Night Out, Springfield and Clark County First Responders organizations, the American Cancer Society and the national and state Epilepsy Foundation. She is passionate about making life better for those in the Springfield community and beyond on a day to day basis.
Following graduation from Shawnee High School where she specialized in commercial art at JVS, Tracey attended Clark State Community College studying marketing and management. After years of raising her children and building her local business, Tracey returned to college to graduate with Honors in Organizational Leadership and a minor in Political Science from Wittenberg University in 2022. She will soon finish her Master's degree in Public Administration and Leadership from the Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Tracey has been the small business owner of Sip & Dipity paint bar in downtown Springfield for a decade.
Tracey’s husband Mike is a North High graduate who also attended Clark State and currently works at Navistar. Tracey’s son Mason is a student at Global Impact STEM Academy, following in the footsteps of sister Morgan who graduated in 2019, the same year she passed away from complications related to epilepsy.
Ms. Tackett represents the City Commission on the following boards:
- Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Historic Landmarks Commission
- Human Relations Board
- JEDD Board
- Mediation Board
- Council of Neighborhood Associations
Ms. Tackett's term ends December 31, 2027
Contact Your Commissioners
Please feel free to connect with a Commissioner via phone or email. You may also reach out to the City Clerk directly or fill out the short form found on this page. We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact the City Clerk
Jill Pierce
City Clerk
Email
jpierce@springfieldohio.gov
Phone
(937) 324-7341
Fax
(937) 328-3497
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