Mark R. Kitchen (Councilman, Ward 1) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Franklin City Council after the election.
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- The Ward 1 member of the Franklin City Council.
On the record: Mark R. Kitchen
7 sourced01City manager hiring3 sourced positions
Moved and voted yes 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 no 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
Voted no 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
02School funding1 sourced position
Voted no 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
03Taxes1 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
04Utility rates1 sourced position
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
05City 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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