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Tim is retired after working at Airgas and The Linde Group. 

Kevin Exley sworn in as mayor of Rincon - Effingham Herald

Tim Milner is currently a city council member for the City of Rincon. He was appointed to finish Kevin Exley’s term on the council and will serve through 2025.

As of September 3, 2025, Tim Milner did not have a website or any information online.

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Rincon, GA - Elected Officials

Tim is currently a city council member for the City of Rincon. He was appointed to fill the seat of former Mayor Kevin Exley in 2023 and will serve through 2025. 

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Ben is a chemist at Johnson Matthey, where he develops additives for oil refineries.

Georgia election results 2021: Rincon Mayor Ken Lee wins fifth term

Ben Blackwell is currently a member of the Rincon City Council. He was appointed in 2021 to succeed Ann Daniel. 

As of September 3, 2025, Ben Blackwell did not have a website or any information online.

As a city council member, prioritized infrastructure improvements, including drainage, traffic management, and street lighting, to support new businesses and prevent future issues.

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Ben is currently a member of the Rincon City Council. He was appointed in 2021 to succeed Ann Daniel and won re-election in 2021 and 2025. 

Ben is currently a city council member for the City of Rincon. He was first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2021. 

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Supports using reclaimed water for irrigation to conserve the city's clean water supply.

Believes addressing drainage issues is crucial for public safety and infrastructure.

As a city council member, approved the purchase of three Chevrolet Tahoe trucks for the Rincon Police Department.

Supports the use of reclaimed water in new developments.

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Kevin Exley wins Rincon city council special election | WSAV-TV

Eric L. Hills previously ran for Rincon City Council in 2023 but did not win. 

As of September 3, 2025, Eric L Hills did not have a website or any information online.

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Eric L. Hills's campaign for Rincon City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Get to Know Candidate Patrick Kirkland

Pat Kirkland and his wife Dana have lived in Rincon since 2015. They have two daughters. 

Pat works at Gulfstream and co-owns Paddles Coffee Shop in Springfield. He previously served as a senior chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy. 

Kirkland ousts Wendelken on Rincon city council

Pat was a member of the Rincon City Council from 2019 until 2023. He previously ran for city council in 2017 but did not win.

Wants to attract new types of businesses to the city, including tech companies, healthcare businesses, and local entrepreneurs.

- Wants to attract new types of businesses to the city, including tech companies, healthcare businesses, and local entrepreneurs.

As of September 3, 2025, Pat Kirkland did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to improve walkability by adding more sidewalks.

Supports the continued development of infrastructure, including water, drainage, and roads.

- Wants to improve walkability by adding more sidewalks.
- Supports the continued development of infrastructure, including water, drainage, and roads.

Pat Kirkland

Pat is currently a member of the Rincon City Council. He was first elected in 2019 and is serving his second term. He previously ran for city council in 2017 but did not win.

As of September 3, 2025, Pat Kirkland’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports maintaining a healthy budget for city operations.

Said, "Property taxes are not the priority, maintaining the current budget is a priority."

Trisha Boyett lives in Rincon with her husband Alfred. They have six children and a grandchild. 

Trisha works as a financial advisor. She previously was a director at the Chamber of Commerce.

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Trisha's campaign for Rincon City Council Member is her first entry into politics. She is currently a board member for the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority.

Supports tax incentives to encourage business growth and believes a focus on tourism could strengthen the local economy and create new career opportunities.

Supports policies that help entrepreneurs succeed, keep jobs local, and create opportunities for families to thrive in Rincon.

- Supports tax incentives to encourage business growth and believes a focus on tourism could strengthen the local economy and create new career opportunities.
- Supports policies that help entrepreneurs succeed, keep jobs local, and create opportunities for families to thrive in Rincon.

Wants to create both recreational and historical enrichment in the area.

- Wants to create both recreational and historical enrichment in the area.

Plans to ensure development is well-managed, infrastructure keeps pace with need, and community character is protected for future generations.

- Plans to ensure development is well-managed, infrastructure keeps pace with need, and community character is protected for future generations.

As of September 3, 2025, Trisha Boyett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports the development of walkable communities and the approval of CAT services in Port Wentworth, and believes in expanding transportation services and creating a more "Uber-like" experience for riders.

- Supports the development of walkable communities and the approval of CAT services in Port Wentworth, and believes in expanding transportation services and creating a more "Uber-like" experience for riders.

Trisha Boyett

Trisha Boyett's campaign for Rincon City Council Member is her first entry into politics. She is currently a board member for the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority.

As of September 3, 2025, Trisha Boyett did not have a website or any information online.

Veronica's campaign for Rincon City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of September 3, 2025, Veronica King did not have a website or any information online.

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- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 