Fred L. Paris
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Fred L. Paris is the first Independent
mayor in the history of the city of Franklin, Indiana
, United States of America. He was sworn in as Franklin's 40th mayor on New Year's Day, 2008, after defeating Republican incumbent Brenda Jones-Matthews
on November 6, 2007.
Paris ran on a platform focused on property tax relief, sensible government spending and smart economic growth. Due to his independent status, the campaign was largely a grass-roots effort. On the campaign trail, Paris was often joined by his wife and other supporters, as the future mayor canvassed every neighborhood in the city limits asking for citizens' support.
Born in 1955 to William E. and Barbara Paris, Fred Paris is a graduate of Franklin Community High School. In the 1970s, he obtained his auction and real estate broker's license. Mayor Paris is also involved in many organizations such as the Franklin Elks, Franklin Rotary, Hillview Country Club and the Christian Businessmen.
In his time in office, Paris has focused on streamlining city services, disaster recovery, government accountability, increased communication with the public, and economic growth.
Independent (politician)
In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do...
mayor in the history of the city of Franklin, Indiana
Franklin, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 19,463 people, 6,824 households, and 4,872 families residing in the city. The population increased by more than 50% during the 1990s , with new residents attracted by jobs in the community, as well as some people commuting to Indianapolis for work. The...
, United States of America. He was sworn in as Franklin's 40th mayor on New Year's Day, 2008, after defeating Republican incumbent Brenda Jones-Matthews
Brenda Jones-Matthews
Brenda Jones-Matthews is the former mayor of the city of Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana. She was succeeded by Independent candidate Fred L. Paris.-References:...
on November 6, 2007.
Paris ran on a platform focused on property tax relief, sensible government spending and smart economic growth. Due to his independent status, the campaign was largely a grass-roots effort. On the campaign trail, Paris was often joined by his wife and other supporters, as the future mayor canvassed every neighborhood in the city limits asking for citizens' support.
Born in 1955 to William E. and Barbara Paris, Fred Paris is a graduate of Franklin Community High School. In the 1970s, he obtained his auction and real estate broker's license. Mayor Paris is also involved in many organizations such as the Franklin Elks, Franklin Rotary, Hillview Country Club and the Christian Businessmen.
In his time in office, Paris has focused on streamlining city services, disaster recovery, government accountability, increased communication with the public, and economic growth.