Emerson Kochenderfer Jr.
Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Franklin
Background
Emerson Kochenderfer Jr. is an Air Force veteran who worked more than 20 years at Kirby Building Systems in Portland, Tenn.
Photo: Franklin Favorite
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Opposes the proposed data center in Franklin
ReportKochenderfer files as Franklin City Commission candidateNews coverage · Franklin Favorite · Apr 16, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“now we have to endure the possibility of a data service center and the cons of that monstrosity”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Emerson Kochenderfer Jr. on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Simpson County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Simpson County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Kochenderfer files as Franklin City Commission candidate
News coverage · Franklin Favorite · Apr 16, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
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