I respectfully ask for and appreciate your vote on November 6th.
-Bruce Fraley
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On March 12, 2018, Berea City Councilman Bruce Fraley declared his intent to run for Mayor of the City of Berea.  Over the past year, Fraley has been asked by many citizens to run for Mayor.  Bruce stated, “I am pleased to announce that I said YES!  Yes to leading our city into a new era.  Yes to seeking unity and cooperation among all of our citizens.  Yes to a calling to pursue serving our city and citizens as the fifth Mayor of Berea.  I am grateful for the outpouring of encouragement and support.”

Fraley, a Berea native, is an honors graduate of Berea Community High School, and a Cum Laude graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, with a dual major in Political Science and Sociology.  He began a career in public service as a Cooperative Education student while an undergraduate, and served with the Social Security Administration for thirty four years, with the past twenty seven years experience as a District Manager.  Fraley retired from federal service in September 2017, and sees his service as a City Councilman as a continuation of a successful career in public service.   Fraley stated that “public service is always about doing what is right and in the best interest of the people, and serving my hometown has been a natural progression.  I loved my job with Social Security, but it has been nice to focus on the people in the city where I grew up and where I plan to live for years to come.”

Fraley comes from a family with a strong history of working for the betterment of our community.  His late parents, Bettye and Bruce Fraley, owned and operated Finnell Furniture Store for thirty eight years.  His grandfather, Bill Finnell, was a two term Berea City Councilman, served two terms on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and served for over 20 years as a founding member and Chairman of the Berea Industrial Development Corporation.   “Many people remember that my grandfather, Mr. Finnell, was instrumental in bringing industry and large employers to Berea beginning in the 1950’s through the early 1970’s.  I was always inspired by his commitment to bettering our community and his dedication to transforming our city’s economy and improving the quality of life for all Bereans.  I have been working to build upon his legacy as a member of our City Council and, in pursuing the office of Mayor, hope to lead Berea into a new era by growing our economy, strengthening our infrastructure, and by improving the quality of life for our citizens.   Our city has tremendous potential and we are blessed with many assets, including our industrial property, Interstate 75, our proximity to Lexington, and the presence of outstanding educational institutions.  Together, we can reach our potential.  Our people are our best asset and our strength is in each other.  It would be a great honor if the citizens entrust me with the responsibility of serving as Mayor of our great city.”