Independence Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Greg Steffen
Candidate for Mayor
Greg Steffen is running for mayor of Independence in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Carol Franzen and Kevin Stambaugh II.
Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Greg Steffen is an Independence City Council member and a candidate for mayor.
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 Greg Steffen stands: positions on the record
Apartment rezoning1 sourced position
Made the motion to deny the zoning changes for a 336-unit development; the council denied them 4-2 (August 2026).
Council voteLINK nky · Aug 4, 2026
Residential development1 sourced position
Said he was running again to be a voice against development.
“I am choosing to run again to continue to be a voice against development”
Own statementLINK nky · Sep 27, 2024
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
Property tax rate1 sourced position
Said he was glad the city's 2026 tax rates are below the compensating rate.
“I’m happy to see we’re actually below the compensating rate, which is a very unusual thing for any city”
Own statementLINK nky · Sep 14, 2026
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