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Honorable
Tim Ayers
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| Mayor of Springfield, Ohio | |
| In office 1984–1990 |
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| Succeeded by | Warren Copeland |
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Timothy Frederick Ayers
November 19, 1958 Springfield, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Lisa Henry; Robin Brown |
| Children | Katheryne, Joseph, Perry |
| Education | Capital University (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Timothy Frederick Ayers was born on November 19, 1958. He is known for serving as the Mayor of Springfield, Ohio, and also as a City Commissioner. He held these important roles from 1984 to 1990. Before becoming mayor, he worked in the Ohio House of Representatives. He also helped small businesses in Nashville, Tennessee.
About Tim Ayers
Timothy Ayers was born in Springfield, Ohio. He was the sixth child in his family. He has three children.
His brother, Randy Ayers, is a well-known basketball coach. Randy used to be the head coach for the OSU Buckeyes men's basketball team. Since November 2015, he has worked as a scout for the Brooklyn Nets, a professional basketball team.
His Work in Public Service
Timothy Ayers has held several important positions throughout his career:
- From 1980 to 1984, he worked as an Assistant Clerk in the Ohio House of Representatives. This means he helped with the daily tasks and paperwork for the state's lawmakers.
- From 1984 to 1990, he served as the Mayor of Springfield, Ohio. As mayor, he was the main leader of the city.
- In 1990, he worked as a special helper for the Ohio Department of Agriculture. This was during the time Governor Richard Celeste was in charge.
- In 2000, he was part of a Democratic Party committee in Tennessee.
Important Achievements
Timothy Ayers helped make a difference in several ways:
- He helped small businesses get loans. As the Small Business Manager for the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, he assisted in getting $2.5 million in loans.
- He wrote a grant proposal that brought $750,000 to a historic neighborhood. This money helped start new economic projects near Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, and Tennessee State University in 2001. After this initial grant, an additional $2.5 million was invested in the area.
- He was recognized as one of Kentucky's Minority Educator and Retention Award winners. This award celebrates educators who do great work.
More Information
- List of mayors of Springfield, Ohio
