Mayor-Elect Austin Phillips looks ahead to growth, infrastructure, and preserving Springville’s small-town charm

Mayor-Elect Austin Phillips looks ahead to growth, infrastructure, and preserving Springville’s small-town charm

By Jakob Gurley SPRINGVILLE — As Austin Phillips prepares to be sworn in as Springville’s next mayor, he says his administration’s focus will be balancing growth with protecting the character of the city’s downtown. Phillips, who previously served on the city council after being appointed to fill a vacancy, won the mayoral election earlier this year by what he called “a pretty large margin.” He credits the community’s desire for a change in lead…