Park and Tree Commission

Description:
The Savannah Park and Tree Commission was established 1895 by General Assembly of the State of Georgia. This commission has the exclusive management of all things relating to the care, preservation, improvement, adornment, good order, and regulation generally of the parks, squares, grass plats, trees, and flowers of the city; planting of and caring of. It shall be an active advisory council to the Mayor and Aldermen and shall serve as the official voice to the Mayor and aldermen on behalf of the citizens on issues affecting scenic parks and the urban forest.

Membership/Appointment:
Nine (9) members appointed by City Council.  Must be a City resident. No member may serve more than three, consecutive three year terms.

Term:
Overlapping three (3) year terms.

Current Members Appointed by the City of Savannah:

MEMBER

APPOINTMENT

TERM ENDING

  • Ronald Melander

07/06/17

12/31/21

  • Sean Mannion
    Chairman

07/06/17(R)

12/31/20

  • Philip Perrone

07/06/17(R)

12/31/19

  • Kenneth H. Barthels, Jr.

10/26/17

12/31/20

  • Cealan Clifford

10/26/17

12/31/20

  • G. Randy Tate

10/26/17

12/31/20

  • Mary Todesea

10/26/17

12/31/20

  • Nicole Greenwood

12/06/18

12/31/21

  • James Parker

12/06/18

12/31/21


For more information, please contact:

Gordon Denney, Greenscapes Director
2600 Bull St
PO Box 1027
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 651-6610
gdenney@savannahga.gov

Robin Poleynard, Administrative Assistant
2600 Bull St
PO Box 1027
Savannah, GA 31401
912-651-2734
rpoleynard@savannahga.gov