Franklin Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Linwood W.
Johnson
Linwood W. Johnson is running for mayor of Franklin in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Paul E. Kaplan.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Linwood W. JohnsonYou’re reading
- 02Paul E. KaplanIncumbent
Background
- About
- The Ward 4 member of the Franklin City Council.
On the record: Linwood W. Johnson
10 sourced01Utility rates2 sourced positions
Voted no on the fiscal year 2027 utility rate ordinance, which raised electric rates 7% (passed 5-2, June 2026).
Council voteThe Tidewater News · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on an ordinance to increase rates and fees for city electric service (passed 5-0, June 2025; two members absent).
Council voteFranklin City Council minutes, June 9, 2025 · Jun 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Utility bills1 sourced position
As reported by The Tidewater News
Agreed relief was needed for high winter utility bills but asked the council to research before voting.
before we vote on anything tonight, we need to research”
Own statementThe Tidewater News · Mar 11, 2026Link
03Utilities Advisory Board1 sourced position
As reported by The Tidewater News
Urged the council to follow the City of Manassas model in choosing Utilities Advisory Board members.
I think if we follow the model, we’ll be successful in the selection of individuals to move forward.”
Own statementThe Tidewater News · Jul 24, 2026Link
04City manager hiring3 sourced positions
Voted yes on a motion to discuss hiring procedures for city manager and city attorney before hiring (failed 2-5, January 2026).
Council voteFranklin City Council minutes, January 28, 2026 · Jan 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on a motion to accept Brian Thrower's signed contract as city manager (failed 3-4, February 2026).
Council voteFranklin City Council special called meeting minutes, February 4, 2026 · Feb 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on asking former City Manager Rosylen Oglesby whether she would return to the job (passed 6-1, February 2026).
Council voteFranklin City Council special called meeting minutes, February 4, 2026 · Feb 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05School funding1 sourced position
Voted yes on a budget amendment appropriating about $421,000 in added grant funding for Franklin City Public Schools (passed 6-1, February 2026).
Council voteFranklin City Council minutes, February 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on raising the city meals and beverage tax to 8% (passed 5-0, June 2025; two members absent).
Council voteFranklin City Council minutes, June 9, 2025 · Jun 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
07City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on appropriating $90,575,442 for city government in fiscal year 2026 (passed 5-0, June 2025; two members absent).
Council voteFranklin City Council minutes, June 9, 2025 · Jun 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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