These boards and committees help guide the City’s policy decisions. Some make recommendations to the City Commission; others hold direct policy-making authority over specific city functions.
Serving on a Board or Committee
Any City of Paris resident or business owner may apply for appointment to a board or committee. The Mayor recommends appointments; the City Commission approves them.
For current openings, or to submit an application and resume, contact the City Manager’s office at (859) 987-2110 during regular business hours.
Architectural Review Board Meeting Schedule: Third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 A.M.
The Architectural Review Board evaluates historic property modifications and design guidelines within designated historic districts of Paris.
Architectural Review Board Guidelines & Documentation
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Jurgensen | 3 Year | 2/14/2026 | MO 2026-42 (PDF) |
| Ronald Carter | 3 Year | 2/14/2026 | MO 2026-41 (PDF) |
| Deborah Poynter | 3 Year | 1/24/2029 | MO 2026-2 (PDF) |
| Logan Benton | 3 Year | 1/24/2029 | MO 2026-13 |
| Ralph Quillin | 3 Year | 2/14/2027 | MO 2024-37 (PDF) |
Bourbon County Joint Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Schedule: Third Thursday of each month at 6:30 P.M.
The Joint Planning & Zoning Commission oversees comprehensive planning, land use regulations, and zoning administration for Paris and Bourbon County.
Joint Planning & Zoning Regulations
Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Map Resources
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Dailey | 4 Year | 12/31/2028 | MO 2024-64 (PDF) |
| Christie Overman | 4 Year | 12/31/2026 | MO 2023-6 (PDF) |
| Micah Carrel | 4 Years | 12/31/2027 | MO 2025-1 (PDF) |
| Darrell Poynter | 4 Year | 12/31/2027 | MO 2023-38 (PDF) |
| Debra Hamelback | 4 Year | 1/1/2027 | MO 2022-27 |
Ethics Board
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Roberts | 4 Year | 2/14/2027 | MO 2023-11 (PDF) |
| Pastor Kyle Sullivan | 4 Year | 01/31/2029 | MO 2025-23 (PDF) |
| Amy Spagnuolo | 4 Year | 01/31/2029 | MO 2025-17 (PDF) |
Emergency 911 Board Meeting Schedule: Second Monday of each month at 9:00 A.M. at the Bourbon County Courthouse.
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor, John A. Plummer | Election Term | 12/31/2026 | Upon Election as Mayor |
| Commissioner, Tim Gray | Election Term | 1/1/2027 | December 10, 2024 Minutes |
| Chief of Police Mark Burden | N/A | N/A | Ref. Nov. 25, 2025 meeting minutes |
| Captain, Adam Harmon | N/A | N/A | MO 2023-12 (PDF) |
| Lt. Joe Stevenson | N/A | N/A | MO 2026-17 (PDF) |
Joint Parks and Recreation Meeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of each month at Legion Hall, 4:00 P.M.
A joint City-County board, authorized under KRS Chapter 97, responsible for operating, maintaining, and developing parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers for the Paris-Bourbon County community, including continued support for the Bourbon County Fair.
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Cederquist | 4 Year | 4/8/2029 | MO 2025-25 (PDF) |
| Chairman, Wallis Brooks | 4 Year | 8/31/2028 | MO 2024-76 (PDF) |
| Keri Marcum | 4 Year | 8/14/2030 | MO 2026-70 (PDF) |
| Cary Barr | 4 Year | 8/14/2030 | MO 2026-69 (PDF) |
| Mark Offutt | 4 Year | 12/31/2028 | MO 2025-1 (PDF) |
Paris Housing Authority
Learn more about the Paris Housing Authority
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Logan | 4 years (reappointment) | August 31, 2030 | MO 2026-79 (PDF) |
| Emmett Davis | 4 years (reappointment — final allowable consecutive term) | August 31, 2030 | MO 2026-80 (PDF) |
| Robert Barr | 4 Year | 11/22/2026 | MO 2022-19 (PDF) |
| Terri Rankin | 4 Year | 12/13/2026 | MO 2022-22 (PDF) |
Board of Assessment Appeals Meets one time per year.
When a value of real property changes from the previous year’s assessment, the Property Valuation Administrator sends the property owner a notice of change. The first step in appealing is to schedule a conference with the PVA or Deputy.
Property Assessment Records (Bourbon County PVA)
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Thwaites | 3 Year | 4/11/2028 | MO 2026-49 (PDF) |
Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Schedule: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 8:00 A.M.
The Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce Board promotes the community’s economic, cultural, social, and educational wellbeing. Represented by Executive Director Allyson Wellman — contact chamber@parisky.com or (859) 987-3205.
Chamber of Commerce on Facebook
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner, Sharon B. Fields | Election Term | 1/1/2027 | December 10, 2024 Minutes |
Community Development Agency (Section 8)
Representatives of the Housing Authority of Paris are available by phone at (859) 987-1970.
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Brooks | 4 Year | 6/30/2029 | MO 2025-47 (PDF) |
| Kathy Metz | 4 Year | 1/31/2030 | MO 2026-14 |
Economic Development Authority, Inc. Meeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 A.M.
The Paris-Bourbon County Economic Development Authority exists to support, promote, and grow Paris-Bourbon County and its industries.
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Galbraith | 4 Year | 12/31/2027 | RES 2023-30 |
| Chuck Redwine | 4 Year | 12/31/2028 | MO 2024-57 (PDF) |
| Bill Moneypenny | 4 Year | 12/31/2029 | MO 2025-88 (PDF) |
| Mayor, John A. Plummer | Ex-Officio | 1/1/2027 | — |
| County Judge Executive, Michael Williams | Ex-Officio | 12/31/2026 | — |
| Jeff Birdsong | 4 Year | 12/31/2026 | MO 2022-23 (PDF) |
Emergency Management Services Board
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor, John A. Plummer | Election Term | 12/31/2026 | — |
| Commissioner, Tim Gray | Election Term | 1/1/2027 | December 10, 2024 Minutes |
| City Manager, Matt Belcher | N/A | N/A | MO 2025-60 (PDF) |
Joint Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule: Third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 P.M., or as needed.
A joint board created under an interlocal agreement between the cities of Paris, Millersburg, and North Middletown and Bourbon County, serving the unincorporated areas of the county.
Bourbon County Joint Planning & Zoning
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne West | 3 Year | 01/24/2029 | MO 2026-18 |
| Shannon Jones | 3 Year | 1/24/2029 | MO 2025-89 (PDF) |
Joint Code Enforcement Board
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Logan | 3 Year | 7/1/2026 | MO 2026-79 (PDF) |
| Shannon Jones | 3 Year | 6/30/2027 | MO 2025-4 (PDF) |
Paris-Bourbon County Tourism Commission Meeting Schedule: Third Thursday of each month at 2:30 P.M.
Promotes and supports tourism assets within the community to create a positive economic impact for Bourbon County, under KRS 91A.350–91A.390.
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner, Sharon B. Fields | Election Term | 1/1/2027 | December 10, 2024 Minutes |
Paris Pike Corridor Commission Meeting Schedule: Quarterly, second Monday of January, April, July, and October.
An administrative entity created by an interlocal agreement among Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, the City of Paris, and the Bourbon County Fiscal Court, overseeing land use in the Paris Pike Overlay District. Nine voting members, two appointed by the Paris City Commission.
Paris Pike Corridor Commission (Lexington-Fayette)
| Name | Term | Appointment Expires | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hamelback | 4 Year | 05/31/2029 | MO 2025-37 (PDF) |
| Tonya Park | 4 Year | 11/8/2026 | MO 2026-19 (PDF) |