Community Spotlight
General Election: November 3, 2026
Visit the Election and Voter Information page for all election information related to the November 3, 2026 General Election including absentee voting, voter registration, sample ballots, notice of referendum, polling locations, etc. In-person absentee voting at the City Clerk's Office for the November 3, 2026 General Election will be available weekdays Tuesday, October 20, 2026, through Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, October 30, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.
Closure of W. South County Line Road at S. 27th Street Beginning September 9, 2026
Per the project update for the MMSD Franklin/Oak Creek Sewer Extension Project, W. South County Line Road at S. 27th Street will be closed to through traffic starting Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for approximately 1 month. The road will be closed again long-term in January for tunneling. See project update for complete details, timeline, and traffic map.
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: Police Patrol Officer (New), Public Health Nurse, Director of Health & Human Services, Experienced Emergency Services Dispatcher, and Police Patrol Officer (Experienced). See details.