How Loveland Is Governed?

Here’s a clear explanation of how the government of Loveland, Ohio works — including emails for your City Council members and the City Manager so you can contact them directly.

Loveland uses a Council–Manager form of government under its Home Rule Charter:

• City Council is the policy-making body elected by residents. Council sets local laws, approves the budget, and makes major decisions for the city.

• Council Members are elected at large (everyone in Loveland votes for all seats) to four-year terms on a non-partisan basis. Elections alternate every two years with some seats up for election each cycle. (lovelandoh.gov)

• The Mayor is chosen by Council from among its members and presides at meetings, represents the city, and has the same voting power as any other councilmember. (lovelandoh.gov)

• The City Manager is appointed by Council to serve as the city’s chief executive officer. The City Manager runs daily operations, oversees city staff, implements Council’s policies, manages the budget and city administration. (lovelandoh.gov)

This system is designed so that elected officials set goals and policies while a professional administrator handles operations.

Below are the current City Council members (as of 2026) and their official city email addresses. Emails use the pattern firstnameinitiallastname@lovelandoh.gov, or as listed on the city website: (lovelandoh.gov)

Mayor

• Kathy Bailey — Mayor📧 kbailey@lovelandoh.gov (Elected 2015)

Council Members

• Andy Bateman — Vice Mayor📧 abateman@lovelandoh.gov

• John Hart📧 jhart@lovelandoh.gov

• Brian Goodyear📧 bgoodyear@lovelandoh.gov

• Deidre Hazelbaker dhazelbaker@lovelandoh.gov

• Sherry Hamlin shamlin@lovelandoh.gov

• Adam Jeranek ajeranek@lovelandoh.gov

Loveland’s City Manager oversees all city operations:

• Dave Kennedy — City Manager📧 dkennedy@lovelandoh.gov📞 513-707-1454 (lovelandoh.gov)

Support Staff in City Manager’s Office

• Chris Wojnicz — Assistant City Manager📧 cwojnicz@lovelandoh.gov

• Misty Clark — Assistant to the City Manager & Clerk of Council📧mclark@lovelandoh.gov📞 513-707-1437

City Council generally meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Loveland City Hall (120 W. Loveland Ave.).

Residents can:

• Attend meetings in person

• Email Council members about community issues

• Contact the City Manager’s Office for follow-ups

How Does Loveland's Government Work?

• City Council: Sets laws, policies, budgets, and community priorities.

• Mayor: Presides over meetings and serves as ceremonial representative of the city.

• City Manager: Executes day-to-day operations of city departments (public works, police, planning, parks, etc.).Together, they balance elected leadership and professional management.

This article was written with assistance from artificial intelligence