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Josh Styrcula
Mayor
Term ends: November 2027
6000 Mason-Montgomery Rd, 45040
513.229.8510
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Mayor Joshua Styrcula was elected to Council in November 2019 to his first term in public office and was re-elected in 2023 for his second term. He is a Certified Financial Planner ™ Practitioner and a Certified Investment Management Analyst℠, as well as the owner of Assurgent Wealth Management.
Mayor Styrcula served nine years in the Ohio Army National guard, deploying overseas twice and providing relief during Hurricane Katrina. While serving, he earned his degree in Financial Services from Wright State University. In 2012, he co-founded Young Professionals at Austin Landing, a non-profit focused on fostering leadership and connection among emerging professionals. He was recognized as one of Dayton’s Top 40 under 40 in 2013.
An engaged community leader, Mayor Styrcula has been an active member of the Mason Kiwanis Club since 2018, serving as president from 2022 – 2023. He also volunteers through his church, where he teaches 5th and 6th grade students. In addition to civic involvement, Mayor Styrcula enjoys mentoring youth through local sports and programs that strengthen family connections.
Mayor Styrcula and his wife Holly have three sons – Devon, Camden, and Brycen – and together they enjoy spending time outdoors, camping, hiking, running, and on occasion, playing golf.
“I’m grateful for the support of the Mason community,” said Mayor Styrcula. “I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow Council members to build on Mason’s strong foundation and foster a culture of wellness and connection throughout our city.”
Council Assignments:
Veterans Board
Scott Gibson
Vice Mayor
Term ends: November 2027
6000 Mason-Montgomery Rd, 45040
513.229.8500
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Vice Mayor Scott Gibson is serving his first term on Mason City Council and was elected to Council on November 7, 2023.
Vice Mayor Gibson received his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and currently serves as the Executive Director at the Kenwood by Senior Star, providing the highest quality of services and amenities with continuum care to seniors. Vice Mayor Gibson is the Founder/President of Shine Like Sable, a foundation established in honor of his daughter, Sable, who suddenly passed away in 2019. Shine Like Sable provides the Gibson family with the opportunity to carry on her legacy and kindness.
Vice Mayor Gibson and his wife Holly have 6 children – Cross, Sage, Sailor, Crayton, Crew and Sable. In his free time, you can find Vice Mayor Gibson spending quality time with his family and friends or serving the community at Rivers Crossing Church, Joshua’s Place or within the Mason City School District. Scott enjoys running and biking.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve a community that has demonstrated such compassion and kindness for others. I will work to continue to strengthen that caring community spirit that is the foundation for why we choose to call Mason home.”
Council Assignments:
Planning Commission
Veterans Board
Joy Bennett
Council member
Term ends: November 2027
6000 Mason-Montgomery Rd, 45040
513.229.8510
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Councilmember Joy Bennett was elected to her first term on Mason City Council on November 7, 2023. In her first 2 years on Council, she served as the chair of the Public Services committee of Council and sat on the Arts & Culture, Rules, and Small Business committees of Council. She also represented the City Council on the City’s Park Board and at OKI Regional Council of Governments.
She is the owner and chief strategist for Jumpstart Marketing and serves as a fractional chief marketing officer for small- and medium-sized businesses and nonprofits. Her specialty is helping to grow businesses that offer products and services to other companies.
Prior to starting Jumpstart Marketing, Councilmember Bennett led the Family Advisory Council (FAC) at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital from 2006 – 2011. The FAC recruited patients and family members to provide input from their perspectives on hospital processes and decisions so that the experience of care improved for all types of patients seen at the hospital.
She is a member of the Mason Kiwanis Club and volunteers with Mason High School’s choir. In her free time, Councilmember Bennett is an avid reader and enjoys music, gardening, her dogs, and spending time in nature.
“I am proud of my work leading key referendum initiatives that were important to the community. I look forward to working with Council members in continuing to advocate for the priorities and needs of residents in Mason.”
Councilmember Bennett has been married to her husband, Scott, since 1998, and the couple has four children – Elli, Sam, Anna and Luke. Their daughter Elli, was born with five congenital heart defects, suffered a brain injury, and experienced four open heart surgeries in her first three years of life. Elli passed away at the age of eight. Their other children are graduates of Mason High School.
Councilmember Bennett is a 2025 graduate of the Leadership Warren County program. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Writing along with two minors in Honors and Bible from Cedarville University, where she graduated magna cum laude in 1998.
Council Assignments:
America 250
OKI
Mark Burrell
Council member
Term ends: November 2029
6000 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, 45040
513.229.8500
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Council member Mark Burrell was elected to Council on November 4, 2025.
Council member Burrell is married to his wife Charlene and has 4 children and 8 grandchildren. He is a committed Christian who has a passion for theology, has held leadership roles in several churches, and has had an active Bible teaching ministry for 30+ years. He and his wife have helped to start several churches in northeastern PA and have a passion for serving others.
Council member Burrell holds a Bachelor of Science from Penn State University in Civil Engineering and is retired after a 41-year career at Procter & Gamble where he held numerous roles in Manufacturing, Engineering and Program Management. In addition, Council member Burrell is a speaker and author on the American Founding focusing on the Declaration of Independence. His hobbies include restoring cars and antique machinery, air shows, model railroading, and home projects.
Council member Burrell shared, “I am profoundly grateful to the people of this community. I view this calling as a stewardship guided by faith, a commitment to liberty and justice for all, and serving with compassion and integrity. I will work to ensure that our decisions reflect the values of our community.”
Council Assignments:
America 250
Kim Singh
Council member
Term ends: November 2029
6000 Mason-Montgomery Rd, 45040
513.229.8510
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Council member Kim Singh was elected to Council on November 4, 2025.
Council member Singh received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies from The Ohio State University, her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Xavier University, and her Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from the University of Dayton. She currently works with the Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities as part of the leadership team, and additionally works as a Mental Health Therapist in private practice.
Council member Singh has worked with Women Helping Women volunteering as a crisis intervention advocate, been named a Rising Star, Charlotte Schmidlapp Scholar, and completed a board and equity certification course through the YWCA of Cincinnati. She has also been recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors for her work with underserved populations.
Her hobbies include reading, music, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, volleyball, and visiting parks and beaches. She has 3 older sisters, 1 younger brother and 8 nephews and nieces.
Council member Singh shared, “I am honored to have been elected to serve our community. I promise to uphold high standards for integrity, transparency and dedication as we work to advance the well-being of all residents. As a Council member, I will work to ensure that the voices of our citizens are represented with fairness and respect.”
Council Assignments:
Park Board
Barbara Spaeth
Council member
Term ends: November 2029
6000 Mason-Montgomery Rd, 45040
513.229.8510
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Council member Barbara Spaeth was re-elected in November 2025 to her fourth term on Council. She served as Mayor from 2021 – 2023. Council member Spaeth previously served on Council from 2011-2019 and 2021-2025, and as Vice Mayor from 2015-2019.
Council member Spaeth grew up in the “Village of Mason” until it became a City and then her home resided in Deerfield Township. She graduated from William Mason High School in 1978. Council member Spaeth left Mason for 20 years and during that time, she earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Social Work. She worked as a social worker for 25 years working in domestic violence and child abuse and neglect. Council member Spaeth trained foster and adoptive parents, worked as a caseworker with children in foster care and as a special needs adoption specialist and victim’s advocate. For Council member Spaeth, helping create strong families has been the core of her work.
Council member Spaeth returned to Mason in 1999 to raise her daughter. She retired in 2005 to spend more time with her daughter, which led her to become a room mother, PTO committee member, PTO board member, and Brownie Girl Scout troop leader, while working part time for Mason City Schools Child Nutrition Department. She now serves on the Mary Ann Klingling Trust Fund Committee and is a board member of Mason Kiwanis.
Council member Spaeth was given the 2025 William Mason High School Distinguished Alum Award by the Mason Schools Foundation.
Council member Spaeth’s family includes her husband, John, who is also a Mason graduate. They have four children, Rebecca, Dan, Brittany, and Victoria; sons-in-law Chris, Parmdeep and Sean; daughter-in-law Amber; and eight grandchildren.
Council member Spaeth considers herself a public servant and not a politician. She is passionate about working to make Mason a wonderful place to live, work, and play. She knows we can have a Council who can work together for the best interests of everyone who lives in Mason.
Council Assignments:
America 250
Planning Commission, Vice Chair
Veterans Board
Murali Swamy
Council member
Term ends: November 2029
6000 Mason-Montgomery Rd, 45040
513.229.8510
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Council member Murali Swamy was elected to Council on November 4, 2025.
Council member Swamy holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering and currently serves as Vice President at Vertex Computer Systems, Inc. Council member Swamy is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Mason and a founding member of Greater Cincinnati Tamil Sangam.
Council member Swamy is married with two children, a daughter and son. Council member Swamy’s wife also works at Vertex Computer Systems, Inc. His daughter is a senior at Case Western Reserve University, and his son is a senior at Mason High School. His hobbies include watching sports – NFL, cricket and tennis – reading books, and watching tv and movies.
Council member Swamy shared, “I am humbled by the trust placed in me by the residents of our community. Together, we will work to ensure that every voice is heard, and every resident feels represented. I will strive to listen with empathy, act with integrity and be guided by compassion and respect.”
Council Assignments:
Warren County Municipal League