Late Lower Bucks Co. Supervisor Recognized As 'Hometown Hero'

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick shares stories of "extraordinary individuals" from his district each week. But this past week, he paid tribute to a late Lower Bucks County supervisor who he said was a "true hometown hero."

Fitzpatrick honored the late Middletown Township Supervisor Anna Payne —who passed away suddenly last week —while on the PA House floor for her life and legacy as a "remarkable leader, advocate, and fighter—a true hometown hero—the remarkable Anna Payne."

Fitzpatrick said the Levittown native and Neshaminy High School graduate was more than a public servant.

"She was a champion for her neighbors, a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable, and a fearless leader who turned her battles into a mission to uplift others. She didn’t just believe in community—she built it, strengthened it, and fought for it every day," Fitzpatrick said of Payne.

Payne was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at a young age.

But she refused to be defined by it, inspiring her to work tirelessly to make life better for others, Fitzpatrick said.

She served as vice chairwoman of the PA Rare Disease Advisory Council and was the founder of the Bucks County Cystic Fibrosis Alliance.

As Middletown Township Supervisor, Payne was a fierce and effective leader, working to make the community stronger, safer, and more connected, championing initiatives that enhanced local infrastructure, protected public safety, and bettered our community, Fitzpatrick said

In 2021, Payne received a stage-four colon cancer diagnosis.

"Anna never wavered in her commitment to our community," Fitzpatrick said. "Through unimaginable adversity, she continued showing up—proving time and time again that her dedication, resilience, and heart knew no bounds. Her impact stretched far beyond the halls of government; she was a mentor, a friend, and a guiding light to all who knew her. Through her tireless healthcare advocacy, unwavering commitment to local initiatives, and extraordinary ability to unite people, Anna exemplified the best of Bucks County."