Mayor & Commissioners

New Mayor - Effective January 1, 2011

Bob Johnson

Commissioners

Don Cecil

Fred DeWitt

Jeff Rogers

Jerry Nevitt

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New Haven is a 6th class City with a population of 855.  The City’s form of Government is a Mayor & 4 Commissioners.  Click on the link below for more information about the form of government in New Haven.  

6th Class City Form of Government

Mayor 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.  After 2 terms on the Board of Commissioners and upon Mayor Cecils retirement, Bob decided to seek the positon of Mayor and was elected on November 2, 2010 and became Mayor on January 1, 2011.  You can reach Bob at 549-8117.

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 7th 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 Jeff Rogers -

Jeff has been a resident of the City for 5 years.  This will be his first term serving as a City Commissioner.  Jeff is employed full-time in advertising sales.  He is also quite active at St. Thomas Church.  He has 2 children and 2 grandchildren.  It you would like to contact Jeff, call 249-8888.

Commissioner Jerry Nevitt –

Jerry is a life long resident of New Haven.  He is a retired Bardstown City Police Officer.   This is Jerry's 2nd term as a commissioner. You can contact Jerry at 549-5939.

Commissioner Don Cecil -

Don is a life long resident of the City of New Haven.  He is married to the former New Haven Mayor, Tessie R. Cecil.  This will be Don's first term on the New Haven Board of Commissioners.  Don has been involved with his community for many years.  He was on the New Haven Fire Department from

1976-1998 and was a member of the New Haven Jaycees from 1979-1990.  Don was active in the Navy for 4 years and was in the reserves for 5 years.  He retired from the United States Post Office in 2006 after 26 years of service.   Don has an associates degree in business.  He currently is the Scout Master for Troop 996.  Don has 3 children and 4 grandchildren.  You can reach him at 827-1803 or 549-3569.

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Employees

Linda Mattingly –
Linda has been serving as the City Clerk/Treasurer for 23 years.  She is a 41 year resident of New Haven and is married to Fred Mattingly.  Email Me!!

Joanie Corbin –
Joanie is the Asst. City Clerk/Utility Clerk and has been with the City for 11 years.  She is a native of New Haven, but currently resides in New Hope.  She is married to Jason Corbin and has a daughter, Kendyl Alayna. Email Me!!         

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 11 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 20 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. 

Tim M. Bartley -

Tim is a life long resident of Southern Nelson County.  After 23 years of service with the City of New Haven, Tim retired from his Public Works Position on August 31, 2010.  On December 3, 2010 Tim returned to work for the City.  He is married to the former Elaine Bell and they have 2 children..

Board of Ethics –
Theresa Thompson
Anne Lusk
Ricky Reiter

Planning & Zoning Representative –
Andy Hall

Board of Adjustments –
Andy Hall
Julia Coy
Charles Lemons