Monica Horton was appointed by City Council in April 2022 to fill the Zone 1 seat vacated by Angela Romine and was elected to the seat in April 2023. Councilwoman Horton is the founder and CEO of Lenica Consulting which assist entities with strategic planning, program evaluation, research/data analysis, and human engagement. She is also adjunct facility at Drury University, currently providing course instruction for graduate students earning certification in diversity, equity, and inclusion. She holds a master of public administration from Missouri State University, a master of music therapy from Florida State University, and a bachelor of arts in psychology from Tuskegee University.