Timothy Davlin
American politician, Mayor of Springfield
Born
1957
68 years ago
Died
December 14th, 2010
14 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the Mayor of Springfield, Illinois from 2003 until 2010. Oversaw various city initiatives and community projects during tenure in office. Focused on economic development, public safety, and infrastructure improvements. Engaged in local political matters and contributed to municipal governance.
Served as Mayor of Springfield from 2003 to 2010
Implemented community projects and initiatives
Focused on public safety and economic development
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