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Kathy Bailey
Mayor
Kathy Bailey was first elected to City Council in 2015, re-elected in 2019, and re-elected in 2023. Kathy was appointed Mayor in 2017 and continues to serve in this capacity. Throughout her terms on City Council, Kathy has served as the city’s alternate representative to the Board of Education. She was a member of the City Council Employee Evaluation Committee and the Law & Ordinance Committee. Kathy is currently a member of the Loveland Community Improvement Corporation. In addition to her duties to the city, Kathy has been serving as the President of the Clermont County Mayor’s Association since 2020.
Kathy was born in Cincinnati and grew up in the Indian Hill/Montgomery area. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati. Kathy retired from the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office in 2024 from the position of First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney after 34 years of service to the Office. Kathy is now Of Counsel at the law firm of Jackson Lewis P.C. focusing on employment and labor law on behalf of employers.
Kathy and her husband Bob married in 1991 and moved to Loveland in 1995. They raised their son Bobby and triplet daughters Katelyn, Kimberly, and Kristen in Loveland. All four attended Loveland City Schools, and all still live in or near Loveland. In her free time, Kathy enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her doggies. Her hobbies include golfing, sand volleyball, and reading, especially historical fiction.
Kathy said she heeds the advice her mother gave her after being elected to City Council: “Do what you believe to be right. No matter what the naysayers say, always listen because you can always learn something, but in the end follow your heart and do what you believe is best for the city.” Kathy went on to say that “Loveland has a bright future and she was grateful to be part of it.” Loveland is a city she “truly loves and is humbled, honored, and proud to serve its residents.”
Term Ends: December 4, 2027
Andy Bateman
Vice Mayor
Andy Bateman was first elected to Loveland City Council in 2019 and re-elected in 2023. He currently serves on the Planning & Zoning Commission and has previously contributed to the Public Relations & Communications, Historic Preservation and Planning Commission, Tree & Environment and Station 63 Relocation committees.
A Loveland resident since 1993, Andy graduated from Loveland High School before earning a BS in Communication with minors in English and History from Ohio University. His professional background spans operations management, digital media production, marketing and communications in manufacturing and professional services firms.
Beyond city government, Andy is a longtime board member of the Greater Loveland Historical Society and is deeply involved in mental health advocacy. He currently chairs the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board, working to expand access to critical services and support systems.
Andy and his wife Rachel share a long personal history with the community while raising their children in beautiful East Loveland. Committed to listening and collaboration, he remains focused on ensuring a strong foundation for Loveland’s future.
Brian Goodyear
Councilmember
Brian Goodyear was elected to Loveland City Council in 2023.
Brian earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
Brian and his wife Melissa, who were married in 2008, moved to Loveland in 2016. They greatly enjoy spending time with their granddaughter, Theodora.
Brian has been an attorney for 25 years and has worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for 22 years. For the last 18 years, Brian has been employed by the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office and is currently a Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney assigned as a supervisor in the Felony Trial Division. In his free time, Brian enjoys camping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
When Brian and his family moved to Loveland, they fell in love with the city and knew that this was their home. As a result, Brian wanted to become actively involved in the community, which is why he applied for membership on one of City Council’s volunteer committees. He was appointed to the Law and Ordinance Committee in 2021, and his service on this committee sparked a desire to do more. This is why, in 2023, Brian decided to run for a seat on Loveland City Council.
“I am truly humbled and honored that the residents of Loveland placed their confidence in me and elected me to City Council,” he said. “I take seriously my responsibility to act as their representative, and I look forward to working with the community to continue to move Loveland forward in a positive direction for all residents.”
Term Ends: December 4, 2027
John Hart
Councilmember
Council Member John Hart was elected to Loveland City Council in 2021.
John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Ohio University, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton. John has also done a substantial amount of post graduate work in the area of Educational Leadership.
John has lived in Loveland with his family for 10 years. John has been married to his wife, Randi, for 16 years. Together they have two children, Austin and Quinn.
John is an administrator in the Loveland City School District and has been employed by Loveland City Schools since 2015. Prior to coming to Loveland, John held teaching positions at Middletown City Schools and Springfield City Schools. John has coached football and wrestling at the high school and junior high levels for the past 18 years. John’s hobbies include golf, hiking/backpacking, and watching football and baseball. John loves to spend time with family and finds his greatest joy in watching his children and wife do what they love to do.
"I ran for City Council because I fell in love with the City of Loveland the moment we moved here and wanted to be actively involved in making sure that this is a great place for families to grow and thrive," he said.
John has been active in the city through committee work on the Recreation Board and Comprehensive Master Planning Committee, prior to running for Council. He enjoyed that work so much, he felt compelled to take the next step of running for Council: "I love to talk to community members about their wishes, wants, and needs for the City of Loveland. I look forward to continued conversations with community members and working to be a trusted voice for residents."