Hi, I am Matthew Fehler. I'm a retired police officer who loves to serve and help people achieve their goals. I love going to the gym to keep my body healthy. I'm a proud father and husband. I love spending time with my family and friends. I have God in my life and heart. I believe random acts of kindness can move mountains. I'm kind hearted, trustworthy and I truly listen to other's needs.

Staff Directory - Matthew Fehler

Matthew Fehler - Staff Directory - Independence, KY

Council Member Matthew Fehler

Background

Matthew Fehler, elected in 2024, is the newest council member, replacing Dave Shafer.

Role and Contributions

Fehler brings fresh perspectives to legislative tasks, potentially focusing on economic development.

Mayor and City Council - Independence, KY

Welcome City Council
Congratulations to our council members who kicked off their two-year terms in January. As the legislative body for Independence, council enacts city ordinances, appropriates and manages city funds, and provides policy direction to city departments. Incumbents Tom Brinker, Carol Franzen, Greg Steffen, Chris Vogelpohl and Greg Waite were re-elected, as was newcomer Matt Fehler.

Official Newsletter APRIL 2025 – JUNE 2025 (PDF)

Matt was elected to the Independence City Council in 2024. He began a two-year term in January.

2026 Kentucky General Election

As of September 15, 2026, Matt Fehler did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Education

Economy

Matt Fehler

As of September 15, 2026, Matt Fehler’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Bryan Roemer

Chris Vogelpohl

David Cooper

Giuseppe Bentivegna

Greg Waite

Jantzen J. Wittrock

Thomas Brinker

- 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. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.