City of Independence: Carol Franzen, Council Member

Carol has a bachelor's degree in political science from Northern Kentucky University. She lives in Independence with her husband, Mark.

As of September 5, 2024, Carol Franzen did not have a website or any information online.

Carol Franzen is currently serving on the Independence City Council. She was first elected in 2002 and is serving her 11th term.

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As a city councilor, supported the creation of a splash pad.

- As a city councilor, supported the creation of a splash pad.

Public Services

Wants to "maintain the small town feel" while still allowing controlled commercial and industrial growth.

As a city councilor, supported the creation of an industrial park along Route 536 and expanding Memorial Park with additional sports facilities.

Supports businesses developing currently underdeveloped commercial properties, such as the shopping center at Cherokee on Taylor Mill Road.

- Wants to "maintain the small town feel" while still allowing controlled commercial and industrial growth.
- As a city councilor, supported the creation of an industrial park along Route 536 and expanding Memorial Park with additional sports facilities.
- Supports businesses developing currently underdeveloped commercial properties, such as the shopping center at Cherokee on Taylor Mill Road.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 20, 2024, Carol Franzen did not have a website or any information online.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As a city councilor, supported a measure to add a ballot resolution on whether medical marijuana businesses should be allowed within city limits.

Wants to ensure that police officers have competitive pay and benefits.

- As a city councilor, supported a measure to add a ballot resolution on whether medical marijuana businesses should be allowed within city limits.
- Wants to ensure that police officers have competitive pay and benefits.

Public Safety

Education

Wants the city to be "in sound financial shape [and able to] provide the infrastructure support and services the community needs without financial strain on taxpayers."

- Wants the city to be "in sound financial shape [and able to] provide the infrastructure support and services the community needs without financial strain on taxpayers."

Economy

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Carol Franzen

Carol received a bachelor's degree in political science from Northern Kentucky University. She lives in Independence with her husband, Mark.

As of September 4, 2024, Carol Franzen did not have a website or any information online.

Carol Franzen is a city councilor for Independence. She was elected in 2002 and is serving her 11th term.

As a city councilor, supported the creation of an industrial park along Route 536 and an expansion to Memorial Park.

Supports businesses developing the shopping center at Cherokee on Taylor Mill Road.

- Wants to "maintain the small town feel" while still allowing controlled commercial and industrial growth.
- As a city councilor, supported the creation of an industrial park along Route 536 and an expansion to Memorial Park.
- Supports businesses developing the shopping center at Cherokee on Taylor Mill Road.

As a city councilor, voted to add a ballot resolution on whether medical marijuana businesses should be allowed in the city.

- As a city councilor, voted to add a ballot resolution on whether medical marijuana businesses should be allowed in the city.
- Wants to ensure that police officers have competitive pay and benefits.

- As a city councilor, helped lower taxes.
- Wants the city to be "in sound financial shape [and able to] provide the infrastructure support and services the community needs without financial strain on taxpayers."

- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 