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 18 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 Ruth Wimsett Faulkner
Ruth has been a resident of the City for 40 years.  She has been serving as a commissioner for 4 years.   

Ruth is married to Ed Faulkner.  She can be reached at 549-5222.

Commissioner Freddy DeWitt
Freddy has been a life long resident of New Haven.  He has served previously on the Board of Commissioners.  He is married to

the former Pam Reiter and has 3 children.  He is also currently the New Haven Fire Chief.  Freddy is self-employed and is

co-owner of DeWitt's Aluminum.  Freddy can be reached at 549-8257.

Commissioner Bob Johnson
Bob Johnson is a life long resident of New Haven.  He served the City as Police Chief for 17 years.  He is married to the former

Guyula Boone and has 4 daughters.  You can reach Bob at 549-8117.

Commissioner Michael Wolf
Michael moved to New Haven several years ago.  He is married to the former Michelle Brady and has 2 daughters.  He works at Heaven Hill Distilleries.  This is Michael's 1st term as Commissioner.  You can contact Michael at 549-6513.

Employees

Linda Mattingly
Linda has been serving as the City Clerk/Treasurer for 20 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 7 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 20 years. He is a 40 year resident of Southern Nelson County.  He is married to the former Elaine Bell. 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 8 years. He is a life long resident of Southern Nelson County. His married to the former Pat Riggs. Email Me!!!

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 16 years.  Charles also served as the Fire Chief for the New Haven Fire Dept. for 30 years.  He is married to the former Norma Jean Spalding.  Email Me!!!

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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