Author: Brent Gayle

Franklin City & Franklin County Voters: Notice regarding Center for Voter Information Mailing – Return Envelopes The Center for Voter Information recently mailed absentee ballot applications to Virginia residents – this is an independent organization unaffiliated with the City of Franklin Office of Elections or the Franklin County Office of Elections. The form provided is Read More…

____________________   NOTICE MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 THERE WILL BE A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  AT 7:00 p.m.   Seating is limited due to the COVID-19 Virus.  Social Distancing will be required and the use of face coverings is encouraged.     Public Hearing comments can be emailed to  publichearing@franklinva.com.    Citizen’s Time comments can be Read More…

____________________ NOTICE MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020 THERE WILL BE A SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR THE NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS AND A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  AT 7:00 p.m.   Seating is limited due to the COVID-19 Virus.  Social Distancing will be required and the use of face coverings is encouraged.     Citizen’s Time remarks may be made in person Read More…

FREE COVID-19 TESTING The Western Tidewater Health District and Western Tidewater Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) are excited to offer free covid-19 tests at several sites throughout the City of Franklin. Test sites and times are listed below. This test determines if you currently have COVID-19. All individuals can be tested regardless of symptoms or age. Read More…

THE CITY OF FRANKLIN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 4th OF JULY HOLIDAY.     WE WILL REOPEN ON MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020. HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

THE CITY OF FRANKLIN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020 IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH     CITY OPERATIONS WILL RESUME ON MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020  

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­____________________ NOTICE MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020 There will be an interview of a prospective candidate for the Franklin City School Board beginning at 6:00 p.m. and there will be a regular City Council meeting at  7:00 p.m.   Seating is limited due to the COVID-19 Virus. Social Distancing will be required and the use of Read More…

   SPECIAL MEETING OF  THE FRANKLIN CITY COUNCIL __________________ Monday June 15, 2020 6:00 p.m.  ____________________________  Members of City Council will hold a special called meeting to interview candidates for Ward 1 and Ward 3 School Board seats  in  City Council Chambers     City Hall 207 West Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia     

   THE FRANKLIN CITY COUNCIL will conduct a regular City Council meeting on   June 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.  City Hall will not be open to the public. Please read below if you are interested in joining the meeting. ____________________________  Members of City Council will hold an electronic meeting pursuant to Section 15.2-1418 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, Read More…