The Fairfield City Council held a special organizational meeting on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, to conduct the first business of the new year, establishing meeting schedules, making key appointments, and assigning council members to various committees.
Meeting Schedule
The council unanimously approved a regular meeting schedule for 2026, establishing meetings for the second and fourth Mondays of each month as they were previously.
Key Appointments
The council made no changes as they made several appointments to key city positions:
- City Clerk: Rebekah Loper
- City Attorney: John Morrissey
- Chief of Police: David Thomas
- City Health Physician: Dr. James Trent
The council also scheduled appointments to boards and commissions, with those meetings set to take place later throughout January.
Committee Assignments
Council members were assigned to seven standing committees for 2026:
Economic Development
- Chair: Paul Gandy
- Members: Terri Kness, Bob Ferguson
Environmental and Franchise Utilities
- Chair: Matthew Rowe
- Members: Elizabeth Estey, Tom Twohill
Personnel
- Chair: Elizabeth Estey
- Members: Paul Gandy, Tom Twohill
Property
- Chair: Bob Ferguson
- Members: Elizabeth Estey, Matthew Rowe
Public Safety and Transportation
- Chair: Terri Kness
- Members: Victoria Thompson, Elizabeth Estey
Water and Sewer Utility
- Chair: Victoria Thompson
- Members: Matthew Rowe, Bob Ferguson
Ways and Means
- Chair: Tom Twohill
- Members: Paul Gandy, Terri Kness
Additional Assignments
The council also made appointments to regional boards and liaison positions:
- Mayor Pro Tem: Paul Gandy
- Area 15 Multi Housing: Bob Ferguson
- E-911 Board: Matthew Rowe
- Fairfield Cultural Alliance: Victoria Thompson
- Jefferson County Service Agency: Tom Twohill and Paul Gandy
- SEMCO: Victoria Thompson
- Walton Club Liaison: Elizabeth Estey
The organizational meeting sets the framework for the council’s work in 2026, establishing the leadership structure and committee assignments that will guide the city’s decision-making throughout the year.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 12th.
