Mayor


Leon Harris

Address: Ava City Hall, P.O. Box 967, Ava, MO 65608
Phone: 417-683-5516

Biography Info:

Mayor Harris has been a businessman for over 40 years. He moved to Ava in 1972 after living in the Kansas City area for many years. For the last several years he has ran and operated his own construction company, Harris & Sons.

This is Mayor Harris' fourth term as Ava's mayor. His philosophy for operating a successful City is simply this: "Run it like a business!" He also believes the key to being successful as a mayor (or any other profession) is to "be accessible with a watchful eye".

Board of Aldermen


Judy Lovan

Ward: West
Address: Rt. 6 Box 8566 Ava, MO. 65608
Phone: 417-683-5218

Biography Info:

An educator for 36 years. 28 years in the Ava District.
Education:

Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling Has also served on Park Board
Term expires 2010



Bill Long

Ward: West
Address: P.O. Box 251 Ava, MO 65608
Phone: 417-683-2922
Email:

Biography Info:

Bill is a USAF 10 year veteran with a degree in aviation electronics, and is currently employed full-time with Century-Tel, and has been with the company for the past 8 years. In his spare time Bill loves to boat, fish and spend time at the area lakes. Other interests include ham radios and electronics. He is married with 6 children and 4 grandchildren.
Term expires 2011



Burrely Loftin

Ward: East
Contact: City of Ava
Phone: 417-683-5516


Term expires 2011



Ric Englehardt

Ward: East
Contact: City of Ava
P.O. Box 433 Ava, MO 65608
Phone: 417-683-6757
Email: ric_a_e@yahoo.com

Biography Info:
I have lived in the Ava area for approximately 34 years. I am married to Lisa and we have 7 children, and 3 grandchildren. I am a member and former youth leader at the Ava General Baptist Church. I have been employed with the Copeland Corporation for 6 years now. I also am currently attending Drury University and will graduate in May 2007 with a degree in Education. I am a member of the Seymour Masonic Lodge A.F.A.M. (Seymour Eastern Star Former Worthy Patron) and was a former business owner in Ava.

Term expires 2010



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