Independence Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Carol Franzen
Candidate for Mayor
Carol Franzen is running for mayor of Independence in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Greg Steffen and Kevin Stambaugh II.
Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Carol Franzen is an Independence City Council member who has served on the council since 2002.
Council members Carol Franzen and Greg Steffen are candidates for mayor, and their names do not appear in the City Council contest on the ballot. Kenton County Clerk
Where Carol Franzen stands: positions on the record
City priorities1 sourced position
Named fiscal responsibility, public safety, infrastructure, economic development, revitalization and community engagement as parts of her platform.
“fiscal responsibility, public safety initiatives, infrastructure improvements, economic development, revitalization projects and community engagement programs”
Own statementLINK nky · Dec 19, 2025
Flock cameras2 sourced positions
Voted in favor of using Flock Safety license plate cameras (2023).
Council voteLINK nky · Aug 18, 2026
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Came out against using the Flock cameras at the Aug. 17, 2026 public meeting.
Forum answerLINK nky · Aug 18, 2026
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