Tag Archives: Mayor Tonya Spears

Celina Mayor Tonya Spears’ time as the town’s leader comes to an end as new a face enters office. Luke Collins won the mayorship earlier this month by receiving 55 percent of the vote. Spears said the news came as a disappointment, but she is thankful for the two years as mayor. “I am most proud of the fact that ... Read More »

The Celina Board of Aldermen approved the first reading of the city’s new fiscal year budget Tuesday. Mayor Tonya Spears said the $2.7 million spending plan has no tax or utility raises. “We had to cut back in all areas, because not knowing what all of our numbers were going to be,” Spears said. “Of course with the pandemic and ... Read More »

New sidewalks are on the way for downtown Celina. Mayor Tonya Spears said the ADA compliant walkway would stretch from College Avenue to Green Street. “It is very much needed,” Spears said. “That will be a start and hopefully, we can continue later on and get more sidewalks, pedestrian friendly and some bicycle access. Just to make our city a ... Read More »

Celina’s water system rehab project came to a close Wednesday. The city held a public hearing for closing remarks from residents about the Community Development Block Grant project. Mayor Tonya Spears said she is pleased with the work that replaced some 1,900 meters over the last two years. “They’re radio read, which cuts down on your man power and man ... Read More »

The Celina Board of Aldermen has created a new Recreational Advisory Board. The five-member group will be citizen operated and report to the city’s board of aldermen. Mayor Tonya Spears said the purpose is to bring in citizen input on future recreational projects. “Maybe do some research and find out what the public would like to have at our recent ... Read More »

Celina will delay a new solid waste contract for landfill use after the board of alderman recommended a review of costs for all options. Mayor Tonya Spears said the new contract with Upper Cumberland Solid Waste is a $45 gate fee including a dump fee of $1.25 per ton. Trash pick up is not included. Alderman Bruce Rhoton said he ... Read More »

Celina Mayor Tonya Spears has selected EMT Jason Emerton as the city’s new EMS director. Spears said competition for the position was fierce. Four first responders within the city were interviewed to fill the role. “It was very difficult. If I could have said all four of you take the position, I would have,” Spears said. “Of course, that is ... Read More »

The Celina Board of Alderman decided Tuesday to postpone filling the city’s code inspector position until early next year. Mayor Tonya Spears said a slow building year, and winter approaching makes hiring a candidate not an absolute must at this time. “There is not a lot going on right now obviously, but in the spring we do need to have ... Read More »

The City of Celina will purchase excavation equipment instead of leasing it. The Board of Aldermen voted to purchase a Bobcat mini excavator Tuesday night. The city had been leasing the equipment at approximately $7,000 per year. The purchase will cost $28,000. Mayor Tonya Spears said since brand can cost up to $50,000, the purchase made sense. “It’s compact and ... Read More »

The City of Celina will launch a new Facebook page. Mayor Tonya Spears said website updates are also part of the policy resolution. “Well it’s day to day work, and it was something that I thought we needed to do to catch up,” Spears said. “A lot of other cities are using that, and I think it’s a good tool ... Read More »