The Legislative Branch of the City of Independence
Independence City Council consists of seven members, elected at large, for a term of two years beginning on the first day of January following their election. A Council Member may serve no more than five consecutive terms of office.
Vice Mayor Dave Grendel
216-678-0250
grendeld@independenceohio.org
- Chair of the Finance Committee
- Member of the Economic Growth & Development Committee
- Member of the Streets & Sidewalks Committee
- Member of the Planning Commission
Councilperson Chris Walchanowicz
216-219-9789
walchanowiczc@independenceohio.org
- Chair of the Public Lands & Buildings Committee
- Member of the Community Services Committee
- Member of the Safety/Rules & Ordinances Committee
- Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
Councilperson Tom Narduzzi
216-318-0383
narduzzit@independenceohio.org
- Chair of the Safety/Rules & Ordinances Committee
- Member of the Public Lands & Buildings Committee
- Member of the Streets & Sidewalks Committee
Councilperson Dale Veverka
216-407-8657
veverkad@independenceohio.org
- Chair of the Streets & Sidewalks Committee
- Member of the Finance Committee
- Member of the Utilities & Sewers Committee
Councilperson Kenn Synek
216-513-2527
synekk@independenceohio.org
- Chair of the Economic Growth & Development Committee
- Member of the Finance Committee
- Member of the Utilities & Sewers Committee
Councilperson Jim Trakas
216-346-1971
trakasj@independenceohio.org
- Chair of the Utilities & Sewers Committee
- Member of the Community Services Committee
- Member of the Public Lands & Buildings Committee
Councilperson Kathleen Kapusta
216-538-0616
kapustak@independenceohio.org
- Chair of the Community Services Committee
- Member of the Economic Growth & Development Committee
- Member of the Safety/Rules & Ordinances Committee