Meet the Council

Council Members are elected either AT LARGE, or for a specific WARD. For more information about Wards, see the WARD MAP The council members elect their own president.

Go to:

• Council President
• At Large Council members

• Ward 1
• Ward 2
• Ward 3

• Ward 4
• Ward 5

Council President

Dale Reed

At Large ( First of Two)

LYNN DOWNEY

• TERM 1/1/2001 to 12/31/2004
• Chairman of the Finance Committee
• Member of the Zoning and Personnel Committees
• Northwestern University Graduate

Previously a board member for Pike Christian Academy and President of Pike Housing Authority

Lynn has been a resident of Pike county since 1973, owns Sherwood Forest, and coaches tennis for the High School in his free time.  He and his lovely wife, Jennifer, have two children, Sasha and Colin.

CONTACT AT:  947 2323

AT LARGE

GREG KEMPTON

• TERM 1/1/1998 to 12/31/2002
• Chairmen of the Street Committee
• Member of the Recreation Committee
• Shawnee State Graduate

Greg is an electrical programer for Mills Pride and hold an associates degree in Electrical and Mechanical engineering

CONTACT AT: 405 Bridge St

WARD 1

JOYCE THOMPSON

• TERM 1/1/2000 to 12/31/2003
• Chairman of Public Service Committee
• Member of Street Committee
• Member of Recreation Committee
• Member of Cemetery Board

Joyce is married with 4 children, and worked 18 years at Pike County Health Department.  She was in Administration from 1987 to 1998, and the Director of Nurses for the Home Health Services previous to that.

“My goal is to work closely with council members, mayor, staff, and the City to encourage industry growth, and services in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, and the City of Waverly.”

CONTACT AT:
(740)947 7116 or email:
Thompson1@zoomnet.net

Ward 2

JOHN JONES

• TERM: 1/1/2000 to 12/31/2003
• Chairman of Zoning Committee
• Member of Finance and Personnel Committees
• Retired Manufacturing Engineer

Jack worked for 43 years in manufacturing engineering, where he planned manufacturing processes.  This involved determining manpower and equipment requirements to implement production within budget and production schedules

Jack has always been active and interested in local area government, and school board activities.

CONTACT AT:    947 9152

WARD 3

ROGER KEMPER

• TERM: 1/1/1999 to 12/31/2002
• Chairman of  Personnel Committee
• Member of  Finance Committee
• Assistant Superintendent of the Pike Co Board of MR/DD

Roger holds both a Bachelors and Masters in Education, as well as a Doctorate in Education with the specialty of Special Education and Administration

CONTACT AT:

• 947 2662 (Home)
• 947 7502 (Work)
• Email at rogerk@zoomnet.net
• or at pikemrdd@zoomnet.net                                          

Ward 4

FOREST BLAKEMAN

• TERM 1/1/1999 to 12/31/2003
• Chairman of Recreation Committee
• Member of Public Service Committee
• Member of Street Committee

Forest worked at Mead Corporation for 36 years.  This is his second term as a council member

CONTACT AT:

313 maplewood Ave
Waverly Oh 45690

Ward 5 is represented by the Council President Dale Reed.