Mayor Robert "Ottie" Baecker
Mayor Baecker has been the Mayor of Independence since 2004, his current term expires in April of 2024. He can be reached at independencemayor@gmail.com
Ward 1
Jason Ekern (1stwardodd@gmail.com)
Jason Ekern's current term expires in April 2025.
Jason is also a member of the following committees:
President of the Council
Taxation & finance (Chair)
Ordinance and Resolutions
Streets & Utilities (Chair)
Water & Sewer Utility Board
Summer Rec Board
Fire Department Committee
Cleo Skroch (1stwardeven@gmail.com)
Cleo Skroch's current term expires in April 2024
Cleo is also a member of the following committees:
Taxation and Finance
Law Enforcement & Personnel
Property Aesthetics & Safety (Chair)
Library Board (Liaison)
City Hall Committee
Ambulance Board
Ward 2
(Vacant)
Tim Hanson (2ndwardodd@gmail.com)
Tim Hanson's current term expires in April 2025.
Tim is also a member of the following committees:
Taxation & Finance
Law Enforcement & Personnel (Chair)
Streets & Utilities
Ward 3
Debra Marsolek (3rdwardeven@gmail.com)
Deb Marsolek's current term expires in April 2024
Deb is also a member of the following committees:
Ordinance and Resolutions (Chair)
Purchasing, Real Estate, and Personal Property (Chair)
Property Aesthetics & Safety
Park Board
Randy Symicek (3rdwardodd@gmail.com)
Randy Symicek's current term expires in April 2025
Randy is also a member of the following committees:
Purchasing, Real Estate, and Personal Property
Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Authority
Streets and Utilities
Law Enforcement & Personnel
Fire Dept. Committee