2020 Holiday Closing Schedule

All County administrative offices will be closed Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will resume our normal operating hours on Monday, December 28th. Additionally, administrative offices will be closed Thursday,...

Holiday Trash Collection Schedule Change 2020

Central Kentucky Hauling will be closed Fridays December 25 and January 1, to allow their employees to celebrate Christmas and New Years at home with their families. Trash and recycling in the County (red carts) normally collected on these days will be pushed back one...

Job Opening: OCCUPATIONAL TAX ADMINISTRATOR

FRANKLIN COUNTY FISCAL COURTOCCUPATIONAL TAX ADMINISTRATOR Salary Range: $44,135-$64,903 Franklin County Government is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Occupational Tax Administrator.  Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree with three years of...

Judge Wells Statement on the Passing of Squire Don Sturgeon

“It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of Squire Don Sturgeon. He was a good friend and colleague for many years. Don worked tirelessly for the betterment of our community. His years in the classroom touched the lives of many Franklin County...

Calling ALL Franklin County Students!

The Fiscal Court needs your help leading the Pledge of Allegiance at our meetings. We are requesting that students from across the county create videos leading the Pledge to be played during our virtual Fiscal Court Meetings. The videos can feature a single student, a...

Changes to curbside recycling – December 4, 2020

Lexington Materials Recovery Facility is now accepting paperboard (also known as boxboard), with the exception of those that have a waxy coating – such as soda and beer boxes, as well as boxes from any food items meant for the fridge or freezer. These paperboard...

Apply for KY Food and Beverage Relief Funds Today!

ATTN: Restaurant & Bar OwnersApply for KY Food and Beverage Relief Funds Today! There is a $40 million program using federal COVID-19 relief funds to help restaurants and bars impacted by a 3-week closure in Kentucky. Applications being accepted at 12 noon EST...