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SAFE STREETS SURVEY OPEN UNTIL APRIL 21
We are so excited to share that Franklin County has received funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program to create a county-wide Safety Action Plan. This plan will help to identify needed safety improvements...
EASTER AT LAKEVIEW SMASHING SUCCESS!
The 2025 Easter at Lakeview Park this afternoon was a major success. Hundreds of children and their families enjoyed a fun filled afternoon at our beautiful park. The annual event is co-hosted by the Fiscal Court and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office KY. We want to...
EASTER AT LAKEVIEW 2025 TOMORROW!
Please join the Franklin County Fiscal Court and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office KY at Lakeview Park TOMORROW, Saturday, April 12, at 1:00 PM for the annual Easter at Lakeview event. Thank you to our title sponsor Traditional Bank! We want to thank Buffalo Trace...
2024 TAX DISASTER RELIEF
2024 TAX FILING UPDATE: Disaster Relief: The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of Kentucky affected by the recent severe storms and flooding. Taxpayers have until November 3, 2025 to file tax returns and make tax payments. KY...
BUFFALO TRACE RECOVERY UPDATE
Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive and Mayor Layne Wilkerson attended a press conference at Buffalo Trace Distillery this morning. The company provided an update about recovery operations at the facility. Judge Mueller noted, that despite their own...
PLANNING & ZONING FLOOD INFORMATION
The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Department has created this informational flyer about our current flood event. For more information please contact the office at (502) 875-8701. Our staff is ready and able to help our constituents navigate this difficult...
FISCAL COURT & CLERK’S OFFICE OPENING 4/10/25
The Fiscal Court & County Clerk's office will be open for regular in person services tomorrow, Thursday, April 10, 2025. We will resume our normal hours of 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The Franklin County Judicial Center will remained closed.
SOLID WASTE FLOOD UPDATE
Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive and Franklin County KY Solid Waste Coordinator, Ally Hall, share an important Solid Waste update regarding flood cleanup for County residents. Starting tomorrow, dumpsters will be places strategically around our...
NOTICE TO FLOOD IMPACTED AREAS!
As flood waters recede today, personnel from the City of Frankfort, Franklin County Fiscal Court, Frankfort-Franklin County Emergency Management, Kentucky Emergency Management, and the Red Cross will be begin conducting initial flood damage reports for residential and...
4/9/25 FISCAL COURT CLOSED FOR IN PERSON SERVICES
The Franklin County Fiscal Court including the Judge/Executive's Office, Planning & Zoning, Occupational Tax/Business Licensing will be closed for in-person traffic tomorrow, 4/9/25. However, our staff will be working remotely and will be available via telephone...