Elected Officials

Mayor picture and biography

Vice Mayor John A. Smith was reelected to his third term as the Vice Mayor of Silverton in 2003. He is a twenty year resident of Silverton with twelve years experience in Silverton's city government. He is a married father of five children. Retired from General Motors, he is currently employed with the Cincinnati Public School District. He serves as a mentor for at Beech Acres School in Anderson Township.

John holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Cincinnati and is a graduate of the DeSales School of Theology in Washington, DC. He attended the Athenaeum of Ohio. He is an active member of St Mark Catholic Church in Evanston. John presently serves as Chair of the Silverton Democratic Club, Trustee of the Silverton/Deer Park joint Fire Department, member Hamilton County Democratic Forum, and is one of the executive co-chairs of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. John states, "I am honored to be on Silverton's City Council to serve the great people as their councilman and Vice Mayor of a great city"

Clerk Treasurer picture and biography

Joyce B. Glover was appointed to council in February 2005. This is her first term on Silverton City Council. She is serving as treasurer for the Silverton Democratic Club, is a member of the Silverton Tax Review Board, and is Precinct Executive for the Hamilton County Democratic Party. Silverton has been her home for the past 27 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from North Carolina A&T University and a Master's Degree from the College of Mount Saint Joseph. Joyce's professional life finds its dedication in eth education of youth, both academically and spiritually. Her teaching career has afforded her with 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.

Joyce is married to the Rev. Spencer Glover, who pastors the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Madisonville, where she is also a member. They are the proud parents of two adult sons, Chip and Carnie (Melissa), and are the proud grandparents of Niki, Devan and "CJ". Being a strong advocate of family time, her leisure is most assuredly spent with family, which also includes the family owned/operated business, the House of Glover Funeral Service. She enjoys reading, walking, cooking, spending time with the "grands", family games, travel and time on the computer.

Using her computer skills, Joyce volunteers at Trinity assisting the secretary. Temple Bible College and Seminary have benefited from her love of teaching for the past 4 years as she has volunteered to teach adults English. She has served on the Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Teachers Association, is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and a member of NC A&T State University Alumni Association.

Joyce 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."

Councilman Mark Quarry is the ranking, tenured member on City Council, having served continuously since 1999, after being appointed City Clerk for one year. A 1990 graduate from the University of Cincinnati (BA in Communication Arts and a Certificate in Professional Writing, business concentration), Mark is employed by Medical Diagnostic Laboratories as the Senior Sales Executive for Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.

He is a Zone Captain for the Silverton Blockwatch Association and Chairs the Spruce Up Silverton Committee. Mark is Silverton's representative on the OKI Regional Council of Governments' Board of Trustees and is Chairman of the Hamilton County StormWater District Oversight Board. He is also 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 is responsible for starting 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, he and his wife Jean are busy enjoying their first child, Sam. 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 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."

SiegelMy wife of 36 years, Beverly and I have been residents of the City of Silverton for 33 years. We raised our two children, Dan & Katie in our home on South Avenue. Both of our children are married and have blessed us with 3 wonderful grandchildren.

I was employed for over 41 years with The Bauer-Franz Company, a laundry and drycleaner distributing company until they closed at the end of February 2005. I am now employed with the Carman-Ohio Company, same business but a different company. Beverly is employed by Italianette Pizza, she has been with the Krimmer family for over 7 years.

I was a member of City Council for 6 years before being elected Mayor in 1996. I am coming to the end of my tenth year as Mayor and can honestly say that I have truly enjoyed the sixteen years of public service. The citizens of Silverton are concerned people who care about their community. I feel the services provided by the city are the finest in Hamilton County. The employees of the city are very professional people who do care a great deal about the residents.

I feel that the City of Silverton is a community that is moving forward, there are a lot of things going on now and a lot more to come for our residents. We are a community looking ahead to the future. --??

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. Frank is a graduate of East Central Vocation 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.

Idella Thompson was appointed to council in 2004. She serves on the Silverton Park Board and is the city's representative to the Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission. Idella is a graduate of A. H. Parker High School in Birmingham, AL. She also completed Wenoia Trade School and is a certified seamstress and tailor. She is presently retired. Idella is serving as president of the Silverton Democratic Club and is a Precinct Executive for Hamilton County Democratic Party.

Idella is a very active member of Gaines United Methodist Church where she is children's director, member of the United Methodist Women and other activities too numerous to name. She has been happily married to her husband, Harris, for 34 years. They have 2 adult sons, Harris, Jr. and Edward Darnell. She enjoys sewing, dancing, singing and working in her church. She is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

"It has been a pleasure to serve as a councilwoman in Silverton, she says. The city is a great place to live and work. I look forward to serving as your councilwoman for as long as you will have me."