Elliott Payne is an American politician and consultant serving as president of the Minneapolis City Council and representing Ward 1.

[2] Payne began his career as an engineer then moved towards digital advertising and software design consulting.

[4] In 2016, Payne joined the City of Minneapolis Office of Performance and Innovation, bringing his design focus to a municipal government role.

He opposed the more moderate incumbent Kevin Reich (DFL), presenting a progressive platform based on racial equity and an overhaul of policing.

[12] He also serves as the chair of the Settlement Agreement & Consent Decree Subcommittee and is a member of the Public Health & Safety Committee.