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New Village Council Takes Office

Chairman of the County Commissioners Roger Lane administers the oath of office to Mayor Tracey Clinton, who was accompanied by her husband Tom and children.

Clerk of the Court Tripp Helms administers the oath to Council member Rick Croffut, while his wife Cindy holds the bible. Rick was later voted as Mayor Pro Tem of the Village Council.

Chairman Roger Lane administers oath to Council member Sonya Pierce, who is joined by her husband Rob and son. Sonya was appointed as the APFO representative to the County.

Brad Horvath, joined by his wife Karen, takes the oath of office as administered by Chairman Lane. Brad was appointed as the Councils delegate to the Council of Governments.

Mayor Hafey explains in a letter posted to the Village Website, the lawsuit against the Village Government. The multimillion dollar suit concerns a zoning/annexation dispute.

Village of Wesley Chapel Website get an "A+" in a recent study

In a study of the websites maintained by the Union County Government and the 14 county municipalities, only Wesley Chapel and Mineral Springs scored an "A+" rating. As compiled by Dan Schallenkamp, the editor of Indian Trail FYI (www.ITFYI.org), each web site was judged for their aesthetics, readability and most importantly content including agendas, minutes, resolutions, budget reports, ordinances and contacts.. 11.12.04

Village Council Delays Action on Zoning Amendment (VIDEO)

Barbara Moore Appointed to Council Seat

Jim Mullis elected Mayor Pro Tem

Wesley Chapel Village Council appointed Barbara Moore to fill the seat vacated by the Mayor Mike Hafey at last months Council Meeting. Ms. Moore recently retired from a 30 plus year career as the Clerk of Union County. Her experience will undoubtedly bring a new perspective to the policies and procedures adopted by the village council. Councilman Jim Mullis was elected as Mayor Pro Tem, succeeding Mike Hafey.

2004/2005 Wesley Chapel Budget

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Wesley Chapels New Mayor - Mike Hafey. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Hafey was nominated by Council person Camille Marshall to fill the remaining term of former Mayor AL Black. Mike resigned his office as Councilman and was appointed as Mayor by a unanimous vote.

Mayor Al Black tendered his resignation as Mayor of Wesley Chapel effective immediately, as of April 19, 2004. Mr. Black and his wife plan to move out of the area and closer to family. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Hafey will assume mayoral duties until a new mayor is appointed by the council. Mayor Black also serves as Budget Director for the Village.

Mayor announces creation of a Wesley Chapel Town Hall Advisory Committee

Mike & Shirley Hafey and Butch Plyler

Mr. Plyler seated on right.

At the March 8 Council meeting, Mr. Butch Plyler was sworn in to fill the term of Todd Bennington who resigned in January. Mr. Plyler wears many hats as he is currently the Chairman of the Planning Board and the Chairman of the Wesley Chapel Fire Department.

Todd Bennington

Councilmen Todd Bennington

Wesley Chapel Mayor Al Black announced the immediate resignation of Council Member Todd Bennington. The Mayor spoke at the opening of the annual Council Retreat, Saturday morning, January 17th. Personal reasons were given as the cause of Mr. Bennington's resignation.

Council Accepted Resignation 09-Feb-04

Village Council Annual Retreat

MUMPO Approved - Jim Mullis to be Village representative.