Matt Fehler

About this race

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

8 candidates ran for City of Independence City Council (Kenton County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Independence voters.

About Matt Fehler

Retired police officer. A retired Independence police officer and detective in his first term on the city council, elected in 2024.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Listen to and represent residents
• Engage the community and gather public input

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Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Matt Fehler only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Matt Fehler yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Funding

Filed Kentucky's exemption: expects to raise and spend no more than $3,000 for this election, so no contribution statements are filed.

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.

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Also running

• Giuseppe Bentivegna
• Thomas Brinker
• David Cooper
• Bryan Roemer
• Chris Vogelpohl
• Greg Waite
• Jantzen J. Wittrock

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Quick answers

Is Matt Fehler the incumbent?

Yes. Matt Fehler currently holds this office.

What does the City of Independence City Council seat do?

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Who is Matt Fehler running against?

Giuseppe Bentivegna, Thomas Brinker, David Cooper, Bryan Roemer, Chris Vogelpohl, Greg Waite and Jantzen J. Wittrock, for City of Independence City Council (Kenton County).

How much money has Matt Fehler raised?

$0 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Matt Fehler?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Matt Fehler's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.