City Council

About the Franklin City Council

The City of Franklin Common Council consists of seven members who serve as the legislative branch of the City of Franklin.  The members are elected by voters in their district and each member serves a four-year term.

Members of the City Council

The current members of the City Council are:

Robert Henderson
Ward 3
317.650.0034
Joseph R. Ault
Ward 1 
317.738.2898
Richard Wertz
Ward 2
317.281.3279
Kenneth Austin
Ward 4
317.752.3819
Joseph P. Abban
Ward 5
317.535.6430
Stephen Hougland
At Large
Steve Barnett
At Large

The City Council is governed by Indiana Code
 
Indiana Code Title 36 (IC 36) is the section that relates directly to Local Government, which includes the City of Franklin. The Common Council is the City of Franklin Legislative Body as defined in IC 36-4-6.
 
Chapter 7of IC 36-4 outlines the City's budget process and compensation of officers and employees.
 

Recent News

  • Proclamation: Ted Server Day
    Published: Thursday, March 22, 2012
  • 2012 Common Council Meeting Schedule
    Published: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
    COMMON COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR 2012 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 @ 6:30...
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Contact Us

70 E. Monroe Street
P.O. Box 280
Franklin, IN 46131
  • Staff Directory
  • Department Hours: The city council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public, and held in City Hall, located at 70 E. Monroe Street.