Marc Payne choked back tears a couple of times as he explained to a group of around two dozen what it meant to him to serve as a council member for the past three years. âIâve really enjoyed working here,â Payne said during a reception in his honor. âI have put many years in the city, and itâs meant quite a lot to me. And I appreciate the support and the trust that you all have given me.â Payne officially lost his re-election bid Nov. 3 when he finished third in voting among four candidates for his Place 6 seat.