Kevin Stambaugh II
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Mayor, City of Independence
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- 4 years
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- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The mayor is the chief executive of the City of Independence and oversees city departments and services.
Nonpartisan.
Carol Franzen
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Independence City Council member
The gist
- Supports fiscal responsibility, public safety and infrastructure work
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Supports fiscal responsibility, public safety and infrastructure work
Carol Franzen announces run for Independence mayorNews coverage · LINK nky · Dec 19, 2025 · linknky.com
“Franzen pointed to previous support of “fiscal responsibility, public safety initiatives, infrastructure improvements, economic development, revitalization projects and community engagement programs,””
Greg Steffen
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Independence City Council member
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No documented position found.
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