Mayor & Commissioners

New Haven is a 6th class City with a population of 849.  The City’s form of government is

a Mayor & 4 Commissioners.

Mayor Tessie Cecil
Tessie is a native of the Philippines. She was elected Mayor in 1990 and has served for

19 years. She works at Heaven Hill Distillery. She moved to New Haven in August 1975.

She served as the City Clerk/Treasurer for 9 years.  She is married to Don Cecil.  Feel free

to contact the Mayor at 549-3569. 

Commissioner John Ray Ball
John has been a resident of the City for 25 years.  This is John's first term serving as

a City Commissioner.  John is married to the former Suzanne Mattingly.  They have

eight children and five grandchildren.  John can be reached at 549-8937.

Commissioner Fred Dewitt
Fred was born and raised in New Haven.  He currently is the New Haven Fire Chief and

has been for 15 years.  This is his 6th term for holding the Commissioner position. 

He is married to the former Pam Reiter.  They have three children and two grandchildren.

Fred can be reached at 549-8257.

Commissioner Bob Johnson
Bob Johnson is a life long resident of New Haven.  He previously served as the City of

New Haven Police Chief for 17 years.  He is married to the former Guyula Boone and has

four daughters, eleven grandchildren and one great-granchild.  This will Bob's 2nd term

on the Board of Commissioners.  You can reach Bob at 549-8117.

Commissioner Jerry Nevitt
Jerry i a life long resident of New Haven.  He is a retired Bardstown City Police Officer. 

This is Jerry's 1st term as a commissioner.  You can contact Jerry at 549-5939.

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Employees

Linda Mattingly
Linda has been serving as the City Clerk/Treasurer for 22 years.  She is a 41 year

resident of New Haven and is married to Fred Mattingly.  Email Me!!

Joanie Corbin
Joanie is the Utility Clerk and has been with the City for 9 years.  She is a native of

New Haven, but currently resides in New Hope.  She is married to Jason Corbin. 

Email Me!!

Tim Bartley
Tim is the Public Works Director and has been working for the City for 22 years.   He is a

40 year resident of Southern Nelson County.  He is married to the former Elaine Bell.

Keith Bartley
Keith is the Water/Wastewater Superintendent for the City.   He retired after 31 years

of service with the City of Bardstown and has been with the City of New Haven for

9 years.  He is a life long resident of Southern Nelson County.    He is married to the

former Pat Riggs.

Charles Leo Mattingly  –
Charles is a life long resident of the City of New Haven.  He retired from General Electric

in Louisville, KY after working for them for 35 years.  After retiring he came to work for

the City and has been here for 18 years.  Charles also served as the Fire Chief for the

New Haven Fire Dept. for 30 years.  He was married to the late Norma Jean Spalding. 

Board of Ethics
Theresa Thompson
Anne Lusk
Ricky Reiter

Planning & Zoning Representative
Andy Hall

Board of Adjustments
Andy Hall
Julia Coy
Charles Lemons

 
     
 

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