Franklin, Kentucky
Experience. Leadership. Results. A campaign built on straight answers, visible progress, and a City Hall that works for every neighborhood in Franklin.
Wendall Stewart has spent his life in service to the people around him — in the workplace, in the church pews, at ball fields and community meetings across Simpson County. He is running for Mayor because Franklin is growing, and growth without a plan costs working families more than it gives them.
He believes local government should be simple to understand and easy to reach. That means budgets written in plain English, repairs that actually get finished, and a mayor who shows up in every neighborhood — not just the ones with the loudest voices.
His approach is practical: listen first, cost it out honestly, then do the work. No promises the city can't keep, and no surprises on your tax bill.
Decades of hands-on work and community leadership in Simpson County.
Bringing people to the same table to solve problems, not score points.
Measurable progress on streets, safety, and services — reported publicly.
Where Wendall stands, in his own words — the priorities that will guide every decision made in the Mayor's office.
Franklin and Simpson County are one community, and residents pay for it twice when their governments can't work together. Wendall will rebuild a working relationship with the Fiscal Court — starting with a durable agreement on joint planning and zoning — so growth decisions are made together instead of in court.
Large-scale projects like the proposed Steele Road data center deserve real scrutiny: what they cost us in water, power, and land, and what they actually return in jobs and revenue. Wendall will insist on clear standards, honest numbers, and public input before anything is approved.
Aging water lines, low water pressure, and fire-protection capacity are not someday problems. Wendall backs a published, prioritized schedule for water plant and line upgrades, streets, sidewalks, and drainage — so residents can see what's being fixed, when, and what it costs.
Support the small businesses on Main Street, recruit employers who pay a living wage, and partner with Franklin-Simpson schools and trade programs so our young people can build careers here at home.
Fully staffed and well-trained police, fire, and EMS, faster emergency response times, and community policing that builds trust in every neighborhood.
Encourage attainable housing for working families and seniors, address blighted properties, and invest in parks and sidewalks that make neighborhoods safe and walkable.
Plain-language budgets posted online, meetings that welcome public comment, and a mayor who returns the call. Your tax dollars, your right to see how they're spent.
After-school and summer programs, expanded senior services and transportation, and recreation facilities that give every generation a reason to stay in Franklin.
Publish a full audit of city finances and a public infrastructure repair list with dates attached.
Launch a small-business front door at City Hall — one office for permits, guidance, and grant help.
Break ground on prioritized street, drainage, and water projects funded without raising property taxes.
Quarterly town halls in every part of Franklin — reporting on progress in person, not just on paper.
Kentucky voters can register or check their registration online through the State Board of Elections at govote.ky.gov.
Confirm your polling location and sample ballot with the Simpson County Clerk's office before Election Day.
Kentucky offers no-excuse early in-person voting and absentee ballots for eligible voters. Deadlines are set by the county clerk.
Always confirm dates and deadlines with the Simpson County Clerk — official election information takes precedence over anything listed here.
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