Appointed Officials

Appointed Officials by Title

City Manager

The City Manageris appointed by City Council for an indefinite term. The major duties of the City Manager include: supervising and coordinating the activities of City departments; attending Council meetings and making recommendations on appropriate matters of business; ensuring that all orders and policies of the City Council are implemented; recommending the annual budget; keeping City Council advised on the financial condition of the City; and representing the City in governmental affairs with other agencies.

City Attorney

The City Attorney is appointed by City Council. The City Attorney’s Office represents and advises the Mayor, City Council and City officials and departments in legal matters pertaining to their office and City operations.

Clerk of Council

The Clerk of Council is appointed by City Council, upon the recommendation of the City Administrator, for an indefinite term. The Clerk of Council keeps all records of City Council; prepares, authenticates, and records ordinances and resolutions; keeps elections records; notifies Council of impending expiration of the term of office of board and commission members; keeps the official seal of the City.

Municipal Judges

Municipal Judges are appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. The City’s Judges schedule and rule on municipal offenses and state criminal cases occurring within the City limits, including misdemeanor, criminal and traffic charges.

Appointed Officials by Name

City Manager – Steve Davis

Deputy City Manager – David Stahl

Deputy City Manager – Omar Senati

Assistant City Manager – Thomas Kilmartin

City Attorney – Scott Robichaux

Clerk of Council – Zahnay Smoak

City of Port Wentworth Judge – Hermann W. Coolidge, Jr.

City of Port Wentworth Judge Pro Tem – Laura M. Singleton, Esq.

Department Heads

Chief of Police – Kerry Thomas

Director of Economic Development – James Touchton

Director of Finance – Tom Kilmartin

Director of Human Resources – Ashley Lanier

Director of Parks and Recreation – Tiffany Lancaster

Director of Permitting and Inspections – Melanie Ellis

Director of Planning and Zoning – Katie Dunnigan

Director of Public Works – Reginald Bush

Director of Technology – David Stahl

Fire Chief – Lance Moore

City Hall

7224 GA Highway 21
Port Wentworth, Georgia 31407
Phone: 912.964.4379
Fax: 912.966.7429

Hours:

8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Department Phone Numbers

Development Services – (912) 999-2084

Recreation Department – (912) 966-7428

Senior Citizens Center – (912) 964-5411

Police – (912) 964-4360

Public Works – (912) 966-7427

Fire – (912) 966-7425

Human Trafficking Notice

Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 or the Statewide Georgia Hotline for Human Trafficking at 1-866-ENDHTGA (1-866-363-4842) for help.