## 2025-2026 Board Members

President: Brooke King

Vice President: Caitlin Lawrence

Secretary: Monica Baker

Treasurer: Jenni Prevett

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) - Silver Creek Elementary

Teresa L. Wren, a county school bus driver who lost her bid for a seat on Council during the last election, is making another run. Brooke King, who is president of the Silver Creek Elementary PTO and is affiliated with Church on the Rock, rounds out the slate of 13 candidates.

The race is on for City Council

Brooke King is president of the Silver Creek Elementary Parent Teacher Organization and is affiliated with Church on the Rock.

The race is on for City Council - The Edge

Thirteen individuals will vie for eight Berea City Council seats in the November general election. Brooke King, Dan Sipple, and current council member Katie Startzman, filed on the last possible day to run for council. King, a local business owner, has been active in the community for several years and is focused on improving local infrastructure and public safety.

13 file for Berea City Council, 3 vie for mayor’s seat

13 file for Berea City Council, 3 vie for mayor's seat

2026 Kentucky General Election

In addition to infrastructure, King emphasized the importance of community engagement and transparency in local government. "I want to make sure that every voice in our community is heard and that we are making decisions that reflect the needs of our residents," she said.

Wants local decisions to reflect residents' needs and include voices from every community.

- Wants local decisions to reflect residents' needs and include voices from every community.

Public Services

As of October 6, 2026, Brooke King did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

When asked about her stance on the proposed infrastructure bill aimed at improving roads and public transportation in Berea, King stated, "I believe this bill is essential for our community's growth. We need to ensure that our roads are safe and accessible for all residents."

Supports the proposed infrastructure bill to improve Berea roads and public transportation, emphasizing safety and accessibility.

- Supports the proposed infrastructure bill to improve Berea roads and public transportation, emphasizing safety and accessibility.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Education

Economy

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Brooke King

As of October 6, 2026, Brooke KING did not have a website or any information online.

Brooke KING

As of October 6, 2026, Brooke KING’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Alex SIPPLE

Allison "Ali" Blair

Barry D. Poynter

Dan Sipple

John Payne

Katie Startzman

Leah Van Winkle

Mike Barnett

Regina Hudson

Ronnie Terrill

Steve Caudill

Teresa L. Wren

- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.