Media & Community Relations Team

  1. Andy Franklin

    Andy Franklin

    Video Production Manager
    Phone: 757-514-4105

    Andy is responsible for all engineering and administrative work managing the operations of the City's Municipal Access TV Channel (Channel 190) and streaming services. He produces and edits programs of local interest for the channel, including City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission meetings, and special events. In addition, he oversees the technical operations of the City's television studio. Andy is also responsible for engineering associated with the production and presentation of municipal programming, scheduling productions, and producing various video presentations. Andy also creates public service announcements for departments and events. He also serves as a Public Information Officer for the City, Fire and Police departments.


  2. Valorie Baker

    Valorie Baker

    Video Production Assistant
    Phone: 757-514-4357
    Valorie works with the Video Production Coordinator to provide content for the City's Municipal Channel. She shoots, edits, produces and directs local video productions and "On the Scene," a weekly show. She also assists in providing video services for City departments requiring such services.

  3. Tim Butler

    Tim Butler

    Multimedia Analyst
    Phone: 757-514-4102
    Tim designs promotional flyers, brochures, posters, programs, and special event invitations, as well as prepares news releases and other promotional literature. He conducts extensive research for the department on various issues as well as reviews, on a daily basis, local print media and provides articles of interest to designated members of City Staff. He also facilitates website maintenance and assists with the coordination of special events.

  4. Gayon

    Gayon Burford

    Executive Secretary
    Phone: 757-514-4101

    Gayon performs administrative/clerical work in assisting customers of the City and answers the main switchboard for all incoming phone calls. She greets and provides assistance to visitors of Suffolk City Hall and is well-versed in the operations of various City Departments as as to best assist the public and direct their inquiries appropriately. She provides clerical assistance to members of the department, assists with accounts payable, facilitates the Director's calendar and also maintains a listing of local Civic Leagues and Homeowner's Associations.