HOCKENSMITH & SMITHER RETIRE FROM ROAD DEPARTMENT

This afternoon the county celebrated the retirement of two long time road department employees. We thank Stephen Hockensmith and AC Smither for their years of dedicated service to the citizens of Franklin County. They have kept our roads clear and in good condition...

SHERIFF QUIRE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Sheriff Chris Quire announces his retirement effective July 31, 2025. In the video below Judge Mueller and Sheriff Quire offer short statements marking the...

NITTO CUTS RIBBON ON NEW FACILITY IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive as well as other city and county officials and leaders from Nitto, a global pioneer of state-of-the-art technology and manufacturer of high-performance materials, to cut the ribbon on the...

07/28/25 Agenda

ENERGY COMMITTEEJuly 28, 2025Time: 1:30 PM AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Minutes: Last meeting was no Quorum. ESG (Energy Saving Discussion) – Jail Other Business Adjourn Next Meeting: 10/27 at 4:00 PM

07/24/25 Agenda

PARKS COMMITTEEJuly 24, 2025Time: 4:00 PM AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Minutes Softball Complex Project Update Authorization to go into closed session, per KRS 61.810 (1), (B), Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency,...

LEGAL NOTICE – ORDINANCE #6-2025

Second reading and Approval of an Ordinance #6-2025 amending The Table of Special Ordinances Section 1 Zoning Map Changes of The Franklin County Code of Ordinances for a 135-acres of properties located at 650 Evergreen Road, from Rural Residential (RR) to Agricultural...

LEGAL NOTICE – ORDINANCE #5-2025

Second reading and Approval of an Ordinance #5-2025 amending The Table of Special Ordinances Section 1 Zoning Map Changes of The Franklin County Code of Ordinances for a 7.67-acre portion of property located at 1373 Peaks Mill Road, from Agricultural District (AG) to...

LEGAL NOTICE – 1120 DUCKERS ROAD

Second reading and Approval of an Ordinance amending The Table of Special Ordinances Section 1 Zoning Map Changes of The Franklin County Code of Ordinances for a 1.75-acre tract located at 1120 Duckers Road from Rural Residential (RR) to General Commercial District...

LEGAL NOTICE – 190 DEMOCRAT DRIVE

Second reading and Approval of an Ordinance amending The Table of Special Ordinances Section 1 Zoning Map Changes of The Franklin County Code of Ordinances for 5.00-acre portion of property located at 190 Democrat Drive, from Professional Office District (PO) to...