Tourism Commission

The Tourism Commission consists of 5 members, 1 of which is a representative of the Wisconsin hotel and motel industry.  Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council.  (Ord. 2016-2244 adopted December 6, 2016).

Powers and Duties: 

The Tourism Commission utilizes revenue appropriated from local room tax collections for tourism promotion and tourism development within the City as required by Wisconsin State Statute 66.0615.  Tourism Promotion and Tourism Development are defined by the State as any of the following that are significantly used by transient tourists and reasonably likely to generate paid overnight stays at more than one establishment on which room tax may be imposed. 

• Marketing projects, including advertising media buys, creation and distribution of printed or electronic promotional tourist materials, or efforts to recruit conventions, sporting events, or motorcoach groups.

• Transient tourist informational services.

• Tangible municipal development, including, but not limited to, a convention center. 

Prior to November 1st of each year, the Commission submits reports to the Franklin Common Council itemizing its expenditures and proposing a budget for the following year.   

Members:

Grant Program Application:

To request funds or assistance from the Tourism Commission, please refer to the Tourism Commission Grant Program Guidelines and Application.