Mayor
Karen Hale
Mrs. Hale is a native Texan, transplanted from her lifelong home of Houston to Plantersville in 1989. She is an active volunteer in our community; serving as a member of Plantersville Town Hall Board since 1991, President of Plantersville Town Hall, Inc. since 1995, Precinct Chair for Grimes County Republican Party, as well as Election Judge in Grimes County Republican Party, founding member and Past President of Grimes County Republican Women. She is also Secretary-Treasurer of her church, board member of BVCOG, and was Secretary of Grimes County Sub-Regional Planning Commission when it was active. Mrs. Hale participates in many other local activities.
She has been married to John Hale for more than 50 years. She has one son who is a Lieutenant Colonel Retired in the Texas National Guard Reserves and has been married to his wife, Jen, since 1995. Most importantly, she has three precious granddaughters with whom she enjoys spending as much time as possible,
Mayor pro tem
Kimberly "Kim" Allphin
Kim has been a resident of Plantersville for 43 years. She and her husband, Robbie own a small business. The business experience she has gathered over 46 years include management of services, budget and fiscal responsibilities. Her goal is to serve our city with time, talent and preserving the heritage for future generations. She enjoys assisting the community & residents which includes being active with community events. She and her husband, Robbie support many local organizations with volunteering and fundraising.
Kim was elected in 2017 and currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem. She is committed to providing cooperation, encourage participation among residents, and working together to enable a better future for our residents and community. She currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem.
secretary
Marilyn Bettes
Mrs. Bettes is a retired educator with 45 years' experience in public education and is accustomed to working with individuals and groups in various situations or circumstances. She is active in several community activities and events that support Plantersville, She worked diligently for the Incorporation of the City.
In her career and in retirement has served or is serving in leadership roles in multiple organizations; currently President of the NISD Education Foundation and the Music Study Club of Navasota and Secretary for Plantersville Town Hall Board of Directors. She served nine years on the NISD School Board.
Presently, she is on the Board of Directors for the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce and the Grimes County Crime Stoppers. She was recently appointed to the Brazos Valley Criminal Justice Advisory Committee. Additionally, an active member of a local church.
Not only is she involved in activities and affairs of the community and county, but also the owner/operator of a small cow-calf operation. Since education has been a life-long passion, she continues to work in that area as a supervisor for alternative teacher certification.
She pledges to bring the following to the Council of Aldermen: leadership, stability, integrity and a willingness to work toward the future good of the City of Plantersville and its residents.
ALDERMAN
Sonya Brewer
Sonya brings her knowledge of operating a successful business for 20 years with working knowledge of preparing and implementing business plans, budgets and finances to the City of Plantersville. She and her husband, Shane reside on her family's property of more than 3 generations in Plantersville. Her education includes Navasota High School and Texas A & M University. She also has several additional certifications with her company, The Mortgage Recruiter and experience in real estate.
She fully supports no property taxes and wants Plantersville to be a safe and healthy environment for all citizens. She feels Plantersville will continue to prosper and looks forward to being an important part of the growth of our community with a conservative outlook.
Email: sbrewer@cityofplantersville.net
ALDERMAN
John A Greenwood
John is a proud 7th generation Texan with family ties to the Plantersville area tracing back to 1831 when his family settled on land grant land awarded by the Mexican government between present day Plantersville and Stoneham. Currently, John serves as the President of the Plantersville-Stoneham Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, Treasurer of the Plantersville Town Hall, Inc., and is a Director of the Plantersville Cemetery Association. John works in several family businesses involved in the civil construction, real estate investment, and equipment rental industries.
He and his wife, Megan, are proud to call Plantersville home. They live in a historic home in “downtown Plantersville” originally built in 1862 and called home by the Greenwood family for over a century. Together they operate registered Brangus and Quarter Horse breeding operations on Plantersville lands that have been cultivated by the Greenwood family for generations. John’s goal as Alderman is to preserve Plantersville’s heritage while shaping and caring for its future.
Email: jgreenwood@cityofplantersville.net
ALDERMAN
Dedrick Mallard, Sr.
Dedrick is a native of Plantersville. His family has been deeply rooted in the area for over 100 years. In the early 1900's, his great grandfather, Pig Mallard, fed many residents of Plantersville and surrounding areas with his well-known barbecue.
Dedrick currently serves as the President and caretaker of Rosehill Cemetery in Plantersville. He is also the owner of a local construction company that provides many services to the residents of the community and neighboring areas. In his spare time, he volunteers his efforts and resources to various local community groups.
His background in engineering, quality control, and data analysis provide experience ensuring that clarity and transparency are delivered. Dedrick will attend to the needs of the residents and the future of the City of Plantersville.
Email: dmallard@cityofplantersville.net