EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

As of October 2026, I am in my sixth year as a council member for the city of Berea. I am chair of the Parks and Recreation committee and a member of the Public Works committee. During my time, our city has made numerous improvements in infrastructure, parks and services directed at improving the quality of life of our residents.

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John Payne is in his sixth year as a Berea City Council member.

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As a council member, I have:

· Worked to add new parks, trails & shared-use paths while improving roads & public spaces.

· Pushed for improvements in new and existing ordinances to better serve our community, local industry, and non-profits.

· Advocated for Bereans at the local, county and state levels.

· Supported fair wages and hazardous duty pay to improve retention of quality staff.

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As a citizen, I have

· Worked on multiple expansions, renovations and projects for the public library.

· Advocated to make Berea an official Trail Town.

· Completed Leadership Madison County, Citizens Police Academy programs and numerous trainings.

As a council member, worked to add parks and improve public spaces.

Worked on expansions, renovations, and projects for the public library.

- As a council member, worked to add parks and improve public spaces.
- Worked on expansions, renovations, and projects for the public library.

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

Housing & Urban Development

I served on Berea City Council for six years. During that time, I worked towards improvements in infrastructure through the Public Works committee and in quality of life as chair of the Parks and Recreation committee. I have promoted our city in Frankfort during legislative days, supported the expansion of shared use paths and other city community improvements. I support our city government and its departments when its efforts serve our community well and I am unafraid to speak out when they do not.

Supports expanding shared-use paths and other community improvements.

- Supports expanding shared-use paths and other community improvements.

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