City of Richland – Government Contacts & Boards
🔧 Utility Emergencies Contact Information
- Regular Hours (Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM): Call City Hall at 573-765-3532
- After Hours & Holidays: Call 573-297-5375
🏛️ City Leadership
Mayor
Laura “Laurie” Lobland
📧 llobland@richlandmo.info
📅 Term Expires: April 2027
City Attorney
Tyce Smith, Smith & Turley
📬 PO Box 494, Waynesville, MO 65583
📞 573-336-5222
City Clerk & Human Resources Coordinator
Betty Godfrey
📧 bgodfrey@richlandmo.info
🚓 Richland Police Department – Command Staff
📞 573-765-4144 (Available 24/7)
- Interim Chief of Police: Nathaniel “Nate” Looper
📧 nlooper@richlandpolice.net - Assistant Chief of Police: Daren Brashear
📧 debrashear@richlandpolice.net
🛡️ Emergency Management
Director: Russell L. Hobbs
In his absence, duties are delegated to:
- Deputy Chief Michael Campbell
- Assistant Chief Brandon Bradstreet
(Tri-County Fire Protection District)
👥 Board of Aldermen
📅 Meetings: 3rd Thursday each month at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room
📞 To schedule a meeting or speak at a session, call 573-765-4421 or email bgodfrey@richlandmo.info.
📋 Board Member Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years old
- Resident of Richland for at least one year
- Resident of the ward they represent
- Current on all city taxes and fees
Current Aldermen (2-Year Terms)
| Ward | Name | Address | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | Jason Williams | 120 Chalfant Street | 04/2026 |
| Ward 1 | Donna Brashear | 107 S. Walnut Street | 04/2027 |
| Ward 2 | Mark Howlett | 815 Belshe Street | 04/2026 |
| Ward 2 | Kevin Harris | 814 Belshe Street | 04/2027 |
| Ward 3 | Robert Lilly (Board President) | 304 E. National Avenue | 04/2027 |
| Ward 3 | Dillon Zeigenbein | 719 E. Main Street | 04/2026 |
⚡ Utility Board (4-Year Terms)
| Name | Address | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman Ken Struckoff | 718 Roam Road | 12/2028 |
| Travis Johnson | 715 Sue Avenue | 12/2026 |
| David L. Bohannon | 1030 S. Pine Street | 12/2027 |
| Amy Payne | 9 Metzler Drive | 12/2025 |
📐 Planning & Zoning Commission (4-Year Terms)
- Mayor Laura “Laurie” Lobland – 04/2027
- Alderman Jason Williams – 04/2026
- Carol Giedinghagen – 12/2025
- Jordyn Muxlow – 12/2028
- Mike Reagan – 12/2024
- Philip Ruiz – 12/2024
- Vacant Seats: 3 (terms expiring 12/2024, 12/2027, 12/2027)
⚖️ Board of Adjustments (5-Year Terms)
- Mayor Laura “Laurie” Lobland – 04/2027
- Alderman Mark Howlett – 04/2026
- Leah Helms – 12/2027
- Judy Carson – 12/2027
- Wesley Ellzey – 12/2029
- Vacant Seat – 12/2025
🌳 Park Board (3-Year Terms)
| Name | Role | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| April Robinson | President | 05/2026 |
| Carrie Turner | Vice-President | 05/2025 |
| Matthew Brady | Secretary | 05/2025 |
| Eric Moore | Member | 05/2027 |
| Kelsey Veasman | Member | 05/2027 |
| Aaron Willoughby | Member | 05/2026 |
| Richard Allen | Member | 05/2027 |
| Tyler Bolan | Member | 05/2026 |
| Vacant Seat | — | 05/2025 |
⚙️ City Committees
Cemetery Committee
- Alderman Mark Howlett
- Alderman Robert Lilly
- Alderman Dillon Zeigenbein
Building Maintenance Committee
- Alderman Dillon Zeigenbein
- Alderperson Donna Brashear
- Alderman Kevin Harris
Abatement Committee
- Alderman Robert Lilly
- Alderman Mark Howlett
- Alderperson Donna Brashear
Street Committee
- Alderman Jason Williams
- Alderman Dillon Zeigenbein
- Alderman Kevin Harris
Police Committee
- Mayor Laura “Laurie” Lobland
- Alderman Kevin Harris
- Alderman Robert Lilly
- Alderman Jason Williams
📆 Last Updated: April 22, 2025
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