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Christopher is from Independence. He attended Northern Kentucky University, earning an associate's degree in registered nursing and a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Independence with his wife, Shauna, and their 2 children. 

Christopher works as manager of EMS community outreach for St. Elizabeth Health Care. Previously he worked as a firefighter and paramedic for the city of Covington.

Christopher Vogelpohl currently serves as a city council member in Independence, Kentucky. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. 

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

Public Services

Said "Our city is on the verge of rapid growth ... I hope to maintain that small town feel 10 years from now through smart managed growth.

- Said "Our city is on the verge of rapid growth ... I hope to maintain that small town feel 10 years from now through smart managed growth.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes the main issue facing the city is police officer retention.

- Believes the main issue facing the city is police officer retention.

Public Safety

Education

Said "I hope to see our strategic plan of maintenance and improvements continue even when the 'covid money' is gone."

Supports continuing to lower property taxes.

- Said "I hope to see our strategic plan of maintenance and improvements continue even when the 'covid money' is gone."
- Supports continuing to lower property taxes.

Economy

Christopher Vogelpohl

Christopher is from Independence. He attended Northern Kentucky University, earning an associate's degree in registered nursing and a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Independence with his wife, Shauna, and their two children. 

Christopher works as manager of EMS community outreach for St. Elizabeth Health Care. Previously he worked as a Firefighter and Paramedic for the City of Covington.

Christopher Vogelpohl currently serves as City Council Member in Independence, Kentucky. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his third term. 

Believes the main issue facing the city is Police officer retention.

- Believes the main issue facing the city is Police officer retention.

Said "I hope to see our strategic plan of maintenance and improvements continue even when the “covid money” is gone."

- Said "I hope to see our strategic plan of maintenance and improvements continue even when the “covid money” is gone."
- Supports continuing to lower property taxes.

Christopher Vogelpohl currently serves as City Council Member in Independence. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his second term. 

- 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. 