Honorable Mayor Richard M. Phillips

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Mayor Phillips is a lifelong resident of the City of Oneonta and a 2000 graduate of Oneonta High School.

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The Mayor has a degree from Auburn University in Graphic Design and is also a practicing attorney in the City of Oneonta. After working as a designer in NYC and Atlanta, Mr. Phillips chose to return to his hometown and establish his law practice in 2014.

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Mr. Phillips was elected to the Oneonta City Council in 2016 where he served as the Police Commissioner for four years. In 2020, Mayor Phillips was elected to his current office.

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"Our city is special. Special in that we harbor so much potential and greatness. Our residents are caring and compassionate; our community is unique and charming. Oneonta is like no other and I am honored to represent this city as Mayor." - Mayor Richard Phillips

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