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.

He was previously a farmer and real estate agent. He ran on a platform that focused heavily on property tax relief, government accountability and smart economic growth. Due to his status as an Independent candidate, his bid for mayor 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.