Franklin Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Wendell
Stewart
Wendell Stewart is running for mayor of Franklin in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kelly Bush and Doug Thompson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Kelly Bush
- 02Wendell StewartYou’re reading
- 03Doug Thompson
Background
- About
- Franklin city commissioner since 1998 and owner of Stewart's Barber Shop.
- Campaign website
- www.wendellstewart.com
Wendell Stewart was asked if he would respond to the Franklin Favorite's mayoral questionnaire and said, "Not at this time." Franklin Favorite
On the record: Wendell Stewart
5 sourced01Property tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on setting the 2026 property tax rate at 11.0 cents per $100 (passed 3-2, September 2026).
Council voteFranklin FavoriteLinkHow the council voted
02Planning and zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes to keep Carter Munday as planning and zoning administrator pending a third-party investigation (passed 4-1).
Council voteFranklin FavoriteLinkHow the council voted
03Public spaces1 sourced position
Co-sponsored, with Commissioner Jaime Powell, an ordinance with stricter limits on panhandling and unlawful camping (first reading, 2026).
Council voteFranklin FavoriteLink
04Role of mayor1 sourced position
Said the mayor's role would be to lead by presiding over meetings and board appointments and ensuring accountability.
My role as mayor would be to lead, such as presiding over the meetings and board appointments and making sure there’s accountability.”
Own statementFranklin FavoriteLink
05City-county relations1 sourced position
Said he is open to reconciling a new and improved relationship with county officials.
I’m definitely open to reconciling a new and improved relationship with the county officials with open lines of communication.”
Own statementFranklin FavoriteLink
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