Mayor & Council

Mayor Rebecca C. Benton

Rebecca C. Benton, a lifelong resident of Pooler, was raised on Benton’s Dairy—proud producer for Starland Dairies. She is an alumna of The Savannah Country Day School and the University of Georgia.

Currently, Benton serves as an attorney and holds the esteemed position of Mayor. Her dedication to public service has been acknowledged with a certificate of recognition from The Georgia Training and Institute for Elected Officials, attesting to her successful completion of the requisite courses.

She is an active member of several organizations, including the State Bar of Georgia, the Choir of Trinity United Methodist Church of Pooler, the Rotary Club of Pooler/West Chatham, and the Garden Club of Pooler, GA.

In the past, Benton has demonstrated her commitment to her community through various roles, such as President of the Rotary Club of Pooler/West Chatham, Secretary/Treasurer of the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, and as Council Chair and Trustee of Trinity United Methodist Church of Pooler.

Contact

Rebecca C. Benton

Mayor

(912) 748-7261

rbenton@pooler-ga.gov

Councilmember Shannon Black

Councilwoman Shannon Black has proudly called Pooler “home” for the past 16 years. Elected to the council in 2010, she brings a wealth of experience in property development, holding a Georgia Real Estate License. Shannon is a devoted mother to...

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Shannon Black

Councilmember

(912) 748-7261

sblack@pooler-ga.gov

Councilmember Shirlenia Daniel

As a long-time resident, Shirlenia faithfully embraces Pooler’s ongoing strategic growth and development while upholding the city’s rich heritage. For over three and a half years, Shirlenia invested in education, time, and a deeply committed role as a previously appointed...

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Shirlenia Daniel

Councilmember

(912) 748-7261

sdaniel@pooler-ga.gov

Councilmember Aaron Higgins

Aaron Higgins loves travel, community, and all things data. He was born in Southern California, but moved all around the United States while growing up. He and his wife, Ashley, met and married in Colorado Springs then moved to Pooler in...

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Aaron Higgins

Councilmember

(912) 748-7261

ahiggins@pooler-ga.gov

Councilmember Stevie Wall

Councilman Stevie Wall, at 55 years old, is a proud native of Pooler. With over two decades of service on the council, he stands as the longest actively serving councilman. A graduate of Tompkins High School and Savannah Tech, Wall...

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Stevie Wall

Councilmember

(912) 748-7261

swall@pooler-ga.gov

Mayor Pro Tem John M. Wilcher

Mayor Pro Tem John Michael Wilcher, a lifelong resident of Chatham County, has proudly called Pooler his home since 2014. Elected to City Council in 2020, he brings with him a wealth of experience in law enforcement, having served our...

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John M. Wilcher

Councilmember

(912) 748-7261

jwilcher@pooler-ga.gov

Councilmember Karen Williams

Councilwoman Williams was elected in November of 2019 and began her term in January of 2020. She serves as the City Council representative for our Water & Sewer Department. As a military wife for decades, service to country and local...