Governor Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and company officials, announced that Yaskawa America Inc. will invest $180 million and create more than 700 new high-paying jobs in Wisconsin. Yaskawa America is experiencing significant growth driven by innovation in robotics, motion control, AC drives and solar inverters. The company's newest investment in Wisconsin will consolidate its Illinois and Wisconsin facilities into one campus in Franklin, Wisconsin, over the next 8-10 years. The project includes relocating its North American headquarters and training facility from Waukegan, IL. The new campus will include a headquarters, training, and lab building, manufacturing and packaging facilities, and robotics and semiconductor production operations. It will encompass over 800,000 square feet, strengthening Wisconsin's position in advanced manufacturing.
Yaskawa is the latest company to invest in Franklin. “It has been a pleasure working with the Yaskawa team to develop their incredible corporate vision in the Franklin Business Park,” said John Nelson, City of Franklin Mayor. “Yaskawa has been a wonderful community partner, and we are grateful they selected Franklin for this project, which is something we are certainly celebrating.” See complete press release.
The Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) is proud to announce Franklin Public Schools as the recipient of the 2025 Safety, Security & Wellness Award. WASBO will recognize the school district during the 2025 Fall Conference on October 2-3, 2025, in Elkhart Lake.
The Safety, Security & Wellness Award recognizes and promotes Wisconsin school districts for their efforts in creating safe and healthy learning environments for students and staff. Franklin Public Schools, in partnership with the Franklin Health Department, Franklin Fire Department, and Volition Franklin, has been recognized with the 2025 WASBO Safety, Security & Wellness Award for their outstanding commitment to fostering a safe and healthy learning environment. Through collaborative initiatives such as emergency preparedness training, youth development programs, substance misuse prevention, and extensive community engagement, Franklin Public Schools has demonstrated leadership in advancing student and staff well-being. Their efforts have led to measurable improvements in youth health outcomes and set a model for effective school-community partnerships. See complete press release.
Don't miss out on this year's 2025 Independence Celebration that will provide family fun for all ages including delicious food, live music, carnival rides, parade, children's activities, fireworks, pickleball tournament, and much more! See complete details and schedule of events!
2025 Property Assessments & Board of Review
The Assessor's Office completed a city-wide revaluation in 2024 and will conduct a "maintenance year" in 2025. During a maintenance year, property values remain the same unless property characteristics change, such as:
- Permitted work (e.g., a new shed or remodel)
- Corrections from a walkthrough
- Property destruction (e.g., building tear-downs)
Notices of changed assessments were mailed to properties with updated values. You will not receive a notice if your property value does not change. All 2025 property values and updated records will be available during Open Book, which gives property owners a chance to review their information and ask questions before values are finalized. If you still disagree with your value after Open Book, you may file a formal objection with the City Clerk and appear at the Board of Review—a quasi-judicial body that hears appeals and makes determinations based on testimony and evidence. Please monitor the Assessor's webpage for Open Book and Board of Review dates. See 2025 Completed Real Estate Assessment Roll for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin.
For more information or to review your property record, visit the Assessor webpage. If you notice inaccuracies, contact the Assessor’s Office at assessor@franklinwi.gov or 414-425-1416 for verification and corrections. As a reminder, the scope of the Assessor's Office is property valuation, not taxes. If your property's assessed value does not change during a maintenance year, any change in your December taxes would be due to factors external to our office.
Residential Brush Drop-Off & Recycling Center Closed Indefinitely
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN THE AREA OF THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY, THE RESIDENTIAL BRUSH DROP-OFF/RECYCLING CENTER YARD, LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE AT 7979 W. RYAN ROAD, IS CLOSED INDEFINITELY. This includes the gated area for brush drop-off, recycling drop-off, and used motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters. Mulch is also not available while this road construction is occurring.
Visit Franklin Forward for continued updates related to the Franklin Forward School Referendum work.
The 2025 Lottery and Gaming Credit Application is now available online and must be submitted by October 1, 2025 to have it applied to your 2025 tax bill. The online credit form can be submitted now OR can be printed and dropped off/mailed in/emailed to the Treasurer’s office. Please remember you must qualify in order to be eligible for the lottery and gaming credit. To qualify, you must be a Wisconsin resident, own a dwelling and use it as your primary residence as of the January 1 certification date of the year the property taxes are levied. A property owner may claim only one primary residence. You cannot claim the lottery and gaming credit on business property, rental units, vacant land, garages, or other property that is not the owner's primary residence (sec. 79.10(1)(dm), (9)(bm), Wis. Stats.).
Volunteers Needed to Fill Vacancies on City Boards/Commissions/Committees
Are you interested in serving on a City Board or Commission/Committee? View the list of vacancies that currently exist on the various City Boards and Commissions/Committees. If interested in filling one of these vacancies, please submit a Volunteer Fact Sheet form.