Thomas Brinker

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 Thomas Brinker

Electrician. An Independence resident since 1995 and a sitting city council member who says he has served on the council for about a dozen years.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Keep the tax rate low
• Ensure good development in the city
• Work with and listen to residents

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

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 Thomas Brinker 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 Thomas Brinker yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• Giuseppe Bentivegna
• David Cooper
• Matt Fehler
• Bryan Roemer
• Chris Vogelpohl
• Greg Waite
• Jantzen J. Wittrock

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Quick answers

Is Thomas Brinker the incumbent?

Yes. Thomas Brinker 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 Thomas Brinker running against?

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

Should I vote for Thomas Brinker?

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