Mayor and Council Members

Jessica graduated from Dayton High School. 

Jessica works in finance at Meritor Inc. 

Jessica is a city council member in Dayton. She was appointed to the council and is running for her first elected term. 

As of June 6, 2025, Jessica Lovins did not have a website or any information online.

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Aaron is from Elsmere KY. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Thomas More University, a master's degree in business administration from Xavier University, and a master's degree in accounting from Northern Kentucky University. He now lives in Dayton with his wife, April. He also serves as the board vice president and secretary of Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky. 

Aaron is a senior internal auditor at GE Aerospace and an adjunct professor at Thomas More University. Previously, he worked as a senior internal auditor at AAA Club Alliance and as an assistant controller at U-Pull-&-Pay.

Aaron Judd’s campaign for city council member is his first run for public office.


As of June 6, 2025, Aaron Judd did not have a website or any information online.

Aaron Judd

Beth Nyman Bio

Beth and her husband, Doug, live in Dayton.

Beth currently works as a freelance artist. She previously worked as an account manager at Deskey, a branding firm in downtown Cincinnati.

Beth Nyman is a council member in Dayton. She was first elected to this position in 2020. She previously served as the chair of the Main Street board.

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As the chair of the Main Street board in Dayton, ran events and promotions including the Holiday Market, Light Up Dayon, and Fall Fest.

- As the chair of the Main Street board in Dayton, ran events and promotions including the Holiday Market, Light Up Dayon, and Fall Fest.

As of June 6, 2025, Beth Nyman did not have a website or any information online.

Beth Nyman

Christina earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Northern Kentucky University and a master's degree in anthropology from the University of Montana.

Christina currently works as a cultural resources program manager at Environment and Archaeology LLC. She previously worked as an archaeologist.

Christina is a city council member in Dayton. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. 

As of June 6, 2025, Christina Kelly did not have a website or any information online.

Christina Kelly

Frank earned a bachelor's degree in communication/public relations from the University of Cincinnati.

Frank Harrison has worked as a logistics account executive for Total Quality Logistics and Integrity Express Logistics, a learning consultant for Cengage Learning, and a personal banker for Citi. 

As of October 1, 2024, Frank Harrison did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 6, 2025, Frank Harrison did not have a website or any information online.

Frank Harrison

John obtained a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Toledo and attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

John is a professional musician and manages an international music business. He has also worked as an attending psychiatrist and as an associate professor at the University of Cincinnati.

As of October 1, 2024, John Wirick did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 6, 2025, John Wirick did not have a website or any information online.

John Wirick

Neary, Joe

Joe earned a business degree from Penn State University. He and his wife, Dee, reside in Dayton, KY.

Joe previously worked as an industrial automation sales engineer at Advantech Corp.

Joseph Neary is a city council member in Dayton. He is currently serving his 3rd term.

As of June 6, 2025, Joseph Neary did not have a website or any information online.

Joseph Neary

Tarris earned his bachelor's degree in TV/radio broadcast communications from Northern Kentucky University.

Tarris is the owner of Hortons Barber Shop, where he works as the master barber. He also owns and manages Country Boy Entertainment LLC.

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Tarris Horton previously ran for Covington City Commission in 2020, but did not win.

As of June 6, 2025, Tarris Horton did not have a website or any information online.

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Tarris Horton

- 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. 