Mayor & City Council

Contact: 437-2199
John was born and raised in Brunswick, Georgia. He is an electrical inspector for the Glynn County Commission. John and his wife Nancy have lived in Darien since 1982. John served as chairman of the Darien Planning and Zoning Board and is the deacon chairman of the Darien First Baptist Church, where he and Nancy are active members.

Councilman Joe Malbasa

Contact: 437-5606

Councilman Jeff Clark

Contact: 437-6686
Jeff was born in Browns Station, Alabama and holds a degree in Agricultural Economics from Auburn University. He is employed by Sapelo Southern Bank and is a very active volunteer in our community. Some of his activities have included: founding member and past president of Keep McIntosh Beautiful, Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Darien Planning and Zoning Board Member, and Blessing of the Fleet/ YMCA Steering Committees. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys biking, hunting and fishing.

Councilwoman Karen Clark, District 2

Contact: 437-6134

City Manager, C. Brett Cook
C. Brett Cook currently serves as City Manager for the City of Darien, a position he has held since July of 2005. Brett is a graduate of Georgia College with a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He is a graduate of Leadership Southeast Georgia. Brett is also a member of the Georgia City/County Manager's Association (GCCMA). Brett received the Harold Holtz award from the GCCMA in 2005. In 2006, he was named to Georgia Trend Magazine's Top 40 under 40 "The Best and the Brightest." Brett is married and currently does not have any children.