Town of Columbus, NC, Mayor and Council

Mark holds a bachelor's degree in business economics from Wofford College. He lives in Columbus. He is married and has 3 children. 

Mark currently works as a financial professional and insurance agent at New York Life.

Mark Phillips currently serves as a member of the Columbus Town Council. 

As of June 6, 2025, Mark Phillips did not have a website or any information online.

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Mark Phillips

As of August 7, 2024, Brent Jackson did not have a website or any information online.

North Carolina State Board of Elections, 11/05/2019

Brent Jackson currently serves as a town council member in the the Town of Columbus. He was first elected in 2019 and is serving his first term. 

As of June 6, 2025, Brent Jackson did not have a website or any information online.

Brent Jackson

As of August 7, 2024, Elaine Greenwood did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 6, 2025, Elaine Greenwood did not have a website or any information online.

Elaine Greenwood

Richard is from Greenville, South Carolina. He holds a bachelor's degree in religion from Mars Hill College. He lives in Polk County. He is married to his wife Angela, with whom they have 5 children. He is a member of Columbus Baptist Church, where he previously served as a deacon and a youth director.

Richard currently works as the theater manager and theater technical director at Polk County High School.

Richard Hall currently serves as a member of the Columbus Town Council. 

Wants to "bridge the gap between the past and the future." and preserve the town's heritage and history. 

- Wants to "bridge the gap between the past and the future." and preserve the town's heritage and history. 

As of June 6, 2025, Richard Hall did not have a website or any information online.

Richard Hall

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 