Mayor & Council

Mayor Rebecca C. Benton

As a lifelong resident of Pooler, Rebecca Benton grew up on Benton’s Dairy-producer of Starland Dairies, graduated from The Savannah Country Day School, and the University of Georgia.

Benton is an attorney and presently serves as Mayor. She received a certificate of recognition from The Georgia Training and Institute for elected officials for completing the required courses.

She is presently a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Choir of Trinity United Methodist Church of Pooler, Rotary Club of Pooler/West Chatham, and the Garden Club of Pooler, Ga.

Formerly Benton has served as: President of the Rotary Club of Pooler/West Chatham, Secretary/Treasurer of the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, 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 called Pooler “home” for the past 16 years. Elected to council in 2010, her background is in property development and she holds a Georgia Real Estate License. Shannon has two children, Zachary and Josie Grace. She...

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Shannon Black

Councilmember

(912) 748-7261

sblack@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

Mayor Pro Tem Tom Hutcherson

Tom was born in Muncie, Indiana and is a graduate of Wabash College. His background includes Project Management (IBM), Finance and Information Technology (USTA), and Coaching (Professional Tennis Registry). He has received certifications in Not-For-Profit Accounting and Governmental Reporting, and...

Contact

Tom Hutcherson

Mayor Pro Tem

(912) 748-7261

thutcherson@pooler-ga.gov

Councilmember Stevie Wall

Councilman Stevie Wall, 55, is a native of Pooler. He has been on council for over 20 years, and remains the longest active serving councilman. A graduate of Tompkins High School and Savannah Tech, Wall has worked in the utility...

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Stevie Wall

Councilmember

(912) 748-7261

swall@pooler-ga.gov

Councilmember John M. Wilcher

Councilman John Michael Wilcher, a lifetime resident of Chatham County, has called Pooler home since 2014. Elected to council in 2020, his background is in law enforcement where he has served our community since 2008.  John Michael has one child,...

Contact

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. As a resident advocate for four years prior to being elected, she made it her personal goal to place the residents of Pooler first...