During Mayor Moriconi's time in office he has lead the city through a strong growth period and solidly built a foundation for the future of Independence. Independence is now one of the fastest growing cities in the State of Kentucky.

Accomplishments:

• Completed the Municipal building and brought it in under budget. Prior to the new City building, the Council Chambers and the Police department were operating in rented space separate from the City offices.
  
  
• Completed the Amphitheater in 2003 under budget.
  
  
• Placed a school resource officer in every school in Independence utilizing available grants.
  
  
• Initiated the annual "Clean Up Independence Day" where citizens volunteer to pick up litter throughout the city each Spring and Fall.
  
  
• Worked diligently with Legislators in Frankfort to receive over $500,000 in road and sidewalk aid for 2005.
  
  
• Created the Citizens Economic Development and Finance Committee. This group of citizen volunteers work to recruit new businesses to Independence and review city budgets.
  
  
• Expanded the Public Works and Building Departments.
  
  
• Eliminated the position of City Administrator and consolidated other departments to save taxpayer money.
  
  
• Expanded the parking lot for the Senior Center and Memorial Park.
  
  
• Added the addition of restrooms to Memorial Park which was largely funded through donations.
  
  
• Initiated a comprehensive street inventory project that will provide priorities for street repairs for the next 5 years.
  
  

 Mayor Moriconi's goals for the City of Independence in the coming years are to see the city continue its strong growth and robust community activity.