06/18/2025
Immediately NO. What a joke.
The fact that transparency and community engagement is the first thing on her platform is beyond laughable. The “Queen of Transparency” has numerous people blocked from her page, never allows comments or questions on her elaborate posts, and ignores any opinion that does not align with her own personal views. She refused to participate in a workshop that could help with communication and has proven that she has zero interest in improving. The last 4 years while she sat on the Mentor School Board, she has shown us all how inexperienced, divisive, close minded and hateful she is.
Has Annie Payne ever been to a city council meeting? What does she do for the city of Mentor besides make posts that prompt questions and incite fear? She is not a problem solver….she is a problem starter and chaos creator.
Her deciding to run for City Council - Member At Large…. It’s WEIRD! Our city deserves SO MUCH BETTER!
Exciting news to share!
After four meaningful years on the Mentor School Board, I’ve made the decision to run for Mentor City Council (at large). As a lifelong resident, Mentor Schools graduate, and part of three generations proud to call this city home, I’m committed to continuing my work as a servant leader—advocating for transparency, fiscal responsibility, public safety, and the family values that shape our community.
While I’m not seeking re-election to the school board, Rose Ioppolo and I are fully behind Team ISO—three candidates who will bring strong, values-driven leadership to our schools. Between now and January, Rose and I will continue to advocate for what’s right for our students and families. We’ll both be attending their first fundraiser tomorrow night, and I’d love to connect with you there to talk about the future of Mentor.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 16th for my fundraiser at Billy's Martini Bar! The details are on my website.
You can learn more about my platform and background at www.campaign4payne.com . To reach me directly, feel free to email [email protected] or send a message through the contact form on my website.
I welcome the opportunity to meet with residents who want to share their thoughts, concerns, or ideas about Mentor’s future.
Thank you for the trust and support you’ve given me over the past four years. It would be a true honor to continue serving our community as your representative on Mentor City Council.