Mayor: Juanita Mitchell Mayor Mitchell served on the city council for the city of Hewitt for eight years prior to being elected Mayor in 2008. She is very active in the community as she serves as the President of the Hewitt Lioness Club, serves on the Hewitt Pickle Festival Committee, is a Hewitt Santa Day organizer and owns and operates a home based, licensed adult foster care with her husband.	Council Member: James Opelia James was elected to serve a two year term beginning in January 2009. He resides in Hewitt with his wife and four children. Mr. Opelia is the principal at the Sacred Heart Area School in Staples. He has been instrumental in city street planning and in many overall city issues.
Council Member: Alice Schweninger Alice has served on the Hewitt City Council since 2006. She is active with the Hewitt Historical Society and many other events.	Council Member: Darlene Fah Darlene was appointed to fill a vacated position on the council and then was elected to another term. She has been a resident of Hewitt for 18 years. She has been a very active member of the Hewitt Event Committee and is instrumental in the annual Pickle Festival.
Council Member: Alex Weego Alex was an interim councilman prior to being elected into office. He brings many years of experience to the council as he served as the Todd County Economic Development Director for 13 years.

CITY OF HEWITT
COMMITTEE MEMEBERS
2012

Civil Defense and Emergency Management Committee
Council Member: Alice Schweninger
Fire Department: Rick Mitchell
City Staff Member: Aaron Fore
Mayor: Juanita Mitchell

Sewer and Water Committee
Maintenance: Aaron Fore & Adam Templin
Council Member: Darlene Fah
Council Member: Jim Opelia
Other:

Roads and Bridges Committee
Maintenance: Adam Templin
Council Member: Jim Opelia
Council Member: Alex Weego
Other: Don Fitzgerald

Parks and Recreation Committee
Maintenance: Aaron Fore
Council Member: Alice Schweninger
Council Member: Juanita Mitchell
Other: DeAnna Hall & Donald Fitzgerald

Fire Department Committee
Steve Peterson, Fire Chief
Council Member: Juanita Mitchell
Council Member: Alice Schweninger
Fire Department Member: Rick Mitchell
City Clerk: Barbara Holmes

Fire Relief Association Committee
Mayor: Juanita Mitchell
City Clerk: Barbara Holmes
Plus: Fire Department members

Buildings and Structures Committee
Council Member: Jim Opelia
Council Member: Darlene Fah
Other:
Public Relations Committee
Council Member: Alex Weego
Council Member: Darlene Fah
City Clerk: Barbara Holmes
Other:

Personnel/Ethics Committee
Council Member: Darlene Fah
Council Member: Juanita Mitchell
City Clerk: Barbara Holmes

Business Licensing Committee
Council Member: Juanita Mitchell
Council Member: Alex Weego
City Clerk: Barbara Holmes

 

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