Public Safety Funding
Candidates for Franklin offices prioritize public safety, with mayoral candidate Wendell Stewart emphasizing fully staffed and well-trained police, fire, and EMS services alongside community policing that builds neighborhood trust. City Commission candidate Nathan Brace similarly supports adequate resources and staffing for emergency services as foundational to community wellbeing.
How should Franklin prioritize funding for public safety services?
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Sources
Wendell Stewart — https://ballotpedia.org/Wendell_Stewart_(Mayor_of_Franklin,_Kentucky,_candidate_2026)
Fully staffed and well-trained police, fire, and EMS, faster emergency response times, and community policing that builds trust in every neighborhood.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Support well-resourced police, fire, and EMS with community policing focus
- Ensure emergency services have adequate staffing and training
- Keep current public safety resources and response times stable
- Carefully evaluate public safety budgets for efficiency improvements
- Redirect some public safety funds to community prevention programs