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Annual National Night Out Kick-Off Celebration - August 3, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 
Franklin’s 20th Annual National Night Out Kick-Off Celebration will be held Monday, August 3, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Franklin Public Library, 9151 W. Loomis Road. This celebration will be held to draw support for the Annual National Night Out celebrated nationwide on August 4, 2026.
Meet your police officers, firefighters, and other local partners! Numerous fire, police, and other vehicles will be on display in the Library parking lot. Officers will be available to answer questions about crime prevention and the many other community-oriented policing programs offered by the Franklin Police Department. Free crime prevention and other safety materials will be available. Area businesses will have displays outside the Library including promotional materials and small handouts for children.
To become a sponsor, volunteer, or to reserve a table for your group, please email Police Officer Gary Wallace or by phone at 414-858-2622.
City Announces Hiring of New City Attorney
During the July 7 City of Franklin Common Council meeting, the committee voted unanimously to appoint Christina M. Lucchesi as the municipality’s first full-time staff city attorney. Lucchesi will replace Jesse Wesolowski of Wesolowski, Reidenbach & Sajdak, S.C. who has been contracted to provide legal services to the City of Franklin for over three decades.
“This is an exciting time for Franklin as we welcome Christina as our new city attorney. Throughout the recruitment process, she demonstrated the exceptional legal knowledge, professionalism, integrity and the collaborative approach to public services that we are looking for,” said City of Franklin Mayor, John Nelson. “I would like to thank City Administrator, Kelly Hersh, who, for the past year led the recruitment process which included a thorough evaluation of many qualified candidates.”
Lucchesi holds a Juris Doctor degree from Marquette University Law School and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Read the complete News Release.
Emergency Notification System Update
We are currently updating our community notification system. During this transition, the sign-up form is temporarily unavailable. We expect service to be restored soon, and the sign-up option will return once implementation is complete. Thank you for your patience.
TIF District 10 FAQ for Poth's General Redevelopment
Please see Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to TIF District 10: Poth's General Redevelopment.
Economic Development Update: 2023-Mid-2025
The City’s Economic Development team, City staff, and elected officials have been strong partners in attracting new development to Franklin and helping existing companies expand. This includes investing tax incremental financing funds into major projects across the city. Read more by visting the Economic Development Update 2023-Mid-2025 and Economic Development Update FAQs.
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.
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Employment
Current Job Openings: Accounts Payable Accountant, Part-Time Custodian, Experienced Emergency Services Dispatcher, and Police Patrol Officer (Experienced). See details.