Franklin County, VA

Name: City Council — Franklin County, VA
Start: 2026-09-13T18:00:00
Location: 207 W 2nd Ave, Franklin

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Franklin CountyVA averageUS Census ACS

Population

54,958

Per-capita income

$38,202

Median home value

$222,800

Bachelor's or higher

24%

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👤 Members & officials (1)

Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.

Who’s on the General

Zac Manning

Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances

Total revenue$170.3M (FY2023)

Total spending$182.9M (FY2023)

Taxes$79.7M (FY2023)

Debt outstanding$53.4M (FY2023)

Spending per resident$3,329 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey

2025143 housing units ($64.6M)

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Sun Sep 13, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

207 W 2nd Ave, Franklin

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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00

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Fri Nov 13, 2026 · 18:00

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Sun Dec 13, 2026 · 18:00

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Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 18:00

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Sat Feb 13, 2027 · 18:00

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Sat Mar 13, 2027 · 18:00

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Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:00

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Thu May 13, 2027 · 18:00

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Sun Jun 13, 2027 · 18:00

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Recent meetings

Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

Council to consider Utility Advisory Board resolution and proclamation

The Franklin City Council is meeting to consider a proclamation for Hunger Action Month and a resolution regarding the Utility Advisory Board. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Board of Equalization and routine administrative items.

Hunger Action Month Proclamation
Utility Advisory Board Resolution 2026-11
Board of Equalization presentation

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207 W. 2nd Ave, City of Franklin

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Agenda City Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 207 W Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia 23851 Monday, August 24, 2026 7:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CITIZEN'S TIME (3 MINUTES) F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PRESENTATIONS 1. Hunger Action Month Proclamation H. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Board of Equalization I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Introduced Papers a. Utility Advisory Board Resolution 2026-11 2. City Managers Report 3. Boards & Commissions/Councilmember Comments 4. Next Meeting: September 14, 2026 J. ADJOURNMENT

Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:30

City Council Work Session

Council to discuss FY 2025 audit and food bank partnership

The Franklin City Council will hold a work session with a closed session for real estate, legal matters, and an appointment. In open session, they will discuss the FY 2025 auditor report and hear from the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore about a potential partnership.

Closed session for real estate matter, three legal matters, and an appointment
Discussion of FY 2025 auditor report
Presentation by Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore

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207 W. 2nd Ave, City of Franklin

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Agenda City Council Work Session Council Chambers 207 W Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia 23851 Monday, August 24, 2026 5:30 PM A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES D. CLOSED SESSION The Council will convene in Closed Session pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A). 1. Real Estate Matter 2. Legal Matters (3) 3. Appointment E. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION/CERTIFICATION The Council will convene in Open Session pursuant to the requirements of Virginia Code Section 2.2-3712. 1. Certification of Closed Session F. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. FY 2025 - Auditor Report 2. Food Bank - Christopher Tan, President & CEO; Jeremy Rodden, Director of Community Engagement of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore G. ADJOURNMENT

Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

207 W 2nd Ave, Franklin

Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:30

City Council Work Session

Council to review FY2025 audit and hear food bank presentation

The Franklin City Council is holding a work session with a closed session for real estate, appointment, and legal matters. In open session, they will discuss the FY2025 audit and hear from the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

Closed session for real estate, appointment, and legal matters
Discussion of FY2025 audit
Presentation by Christopher Tan, President and CEO of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore

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207 W. 2nd Ave, City of Franklin

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Agenda City Council Work Session Council Chambers 207 W Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia 23851 Monday, August 10, 2026 5:30 PM A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES D. CLOSED SESSION The Council will convene in Closed Session pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A). 1. Real Estate Matter 2. Appointment 3. Legal Matter E. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION/CERTIFICATION The Council will convene in Open Session pursuant to the requirements of Virginia Code Section 2.2-3712. 1. Certification of Closed Session F. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. FY2025 Audit - Chad/Jeff 2. Food Bank - Christopher Tan, President and CEO of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore G. ADJOURNMENT

Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

Council to consider Utility Advisory Board ordinance and rental inspection district

The Franklin City Council is meeting to consider a Utility Advisory Board ordinance and receive a City Manager's report that includes discussion of a rental inspection district. The agenda also includes citizen comments and councilmember remarks. No other substantive items are listed.

Utility Advisory Board ordinance
City Manager's report on rental inspection district

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207 W. 2nd Ave, City of Franklin

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Agenda City Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 207 W Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia 23851 Monday, August 10, 2026 7:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CITIZEN'S TIME (3 MINUTES) F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Utility Advisory Board Ordinance H. NEW BUSINESS 1. City Managers Report a. Rental Inspection District 2. Boards & Commissions 3. Councilmember Comments 4. Next Meeting: August 24, 2026 I. ADJOURNMENT

Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 18:00

General

Sat Aug 1, 2026 · 00:00

City Council

City Council holds a special meeting with routine agenda items

The Franklin County City Council will convene a special meeting to conduct standard business. Items include a brief citizen comment period, presentations, and the City Manager's report covering community events, utility billing, economic development and school finances. The council will also receive notices of public hearings and hear comments from board members and councilmembers.

Citizen's Time (3 minutes)
Introduced Papers/Notice of Public Hearing
City Manager's Report (community events, utility billing, economic development updates, school system financial review)
Boards & Commissions reports
Councilmember Comments

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Agenda City Council Special Meeting Council Chambers 217 W Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia 23851 Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:00 AM A. NEW SECTION Add paragraph here. 1. New Item B. CALL TO ORDER C. ROLL CALL D. PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE F. CITIZEN'S TIME (3 MINUTES) G. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA H. PRESENTATIONS I. REGULAR AGENDA J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Introduced Papers/Notice of Public Hearing 2. City Managers Report a. Community Events: b. Utility Billing c. Economic Development Updates d. School System Financial Review 3. Boards & Commissions 4. Councilmember Comments 5. Next Meeting: K. ADJOURNMENT

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CALL TO ORDER

5 yea · 1 abstain

Shannon Hurley yea · Brent Gayle yea · Chad Edwards yea · David Freeman yea · Vernie Francis III yea · Stephanie Emberton abstain

Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 17:30

City Council Work Session

Council discusses rental inspection district, Habitat for Humanity, economic impact

The City Council will hold a work session featuring discussions on a rental inspection district, a presentation from Habitat for Humanity, and an economic impact report from FSEDI. A closed session is scheduled for real estate, legal, and appointment matters. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A) for real estate, legal, and appointment(s) matters
Habitat for Humanity presentation by Executive Director Megan Savali and others
Rental Inspection District discussion with David Freeman and Josh Gillespie
FSEDI Economic Impact presentation by Karl Heck

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207 W. 2nd Ave, City of Franklin

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Agenda City Council Work Session Council Chambers 207 W Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia 23851 Monday, July 27, 2026 5:30 PM A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES D. CLOSED SESSION The Council will convene in Closed Session pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A). 1. Real Estate Matter 2. Legal Matter 3. Appointment(s) E. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Habitat for Humanity - Megan Savali, Executive Director and Marshall Vernon, Community Development Manager, Amber Carbonetto - Manager of Franklin ReStore 2. Rental Inspection District - David Freeman/Josh Gillespie 3. FSEDI Economic Impact - Karl Heck F. ADJOURNMENT

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CLOSED SESSION

5 yea

Jessica Banks yea · Ricky Grizzard yea · Wynndolyn Copeland yea · Paul Kaplan yea · Gregory McLemore yea

Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 19:00

City Council

City Council considers establishing a Utility Advisory Board

The City Council will meet to discuss the adoption of a Utility Advisory Board. The agenda also includes appointments for the Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority for Ward 2 and Ward 6.

Resolution 2026-11: Adopting a Utility Advisory Board for the City of Franklin
Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority appointments for Ward 2 and Ward 6

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207 W. 2nd Ave, City of Franklin

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Agenda City Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 207 W Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia 23851 Monday, July 27, 2026 7:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CITIZEN'S TIME (3 MINUTES) F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Proclamation - Farmers Market Week 2. Proclamation - Parks & Recreation Month 3. Proclamation - Parks & Recreation Professionals Day 4. STAR Performer Nomination - Mary Vick 5. Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority - Ward 2 & Ward 6 H. INTRODUCED PAPERS 1. Resolution 2026-11 Adopting a Utility Advisory Board for the City of Franklin I. NEW BUSINESS 1. City Managers Report 2. Boards & Commissions 3. Councilmember Comments 4. Next Meeting: August 10, 2026 7:00 pm J. ADJOURNMENT

Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 18:00

General

✓ Decided: City Council approved the meeting agenda

The council voted to approve the agenda for the July 16, 2026 meeting. The motion passed with four ayes, one nay, and one abstention.

Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes, 1 nay, 1 abstain)

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Minutes City Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 207 W Second Avenue Franklin, Virginia 23851 Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER The Franklin City Council held a Regular Meeting on July 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM in the City Council Chambers located at Council Chambers, 207 W Second Avenue, Franklin, Virginia 23851 Add random text. J. ADJOURNMENT B. ROLL CALL Councilmembers in Attendance: Deputy City Clerk Shannon Hurley, Director - IT Brent Gayle, Stephanie Emberton, Director Chad Edwards, City Manager David Freeman, Director Jeffrey DeLine, Director Josh Gillespie Absent: Zac Manning Others in Attendance: Heather Lockerman, City Attorney, Sands Anderson C. PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES Mayor Kaplan asked all in attendance to silence their cell phones. D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. E. CITIZEN'S TIME (3 MINUTES) 1. Wheels on the Bus :) The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round 'Round and 'round, 'round and 'round The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round All through the town The doors on the bus go open and shut Open and shut, open and shut The doors on the bus go open and shut All through the town The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish All through the town The signals on the bus go blink, blink, blink Blink, blink, blink, blink, blink, blink The si …

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The vote was as follows:

3 yea · 1 nay

- IT Gayle yea · Emberton yea · Gillespie yea · Edwards nay

Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:00

General

Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 23:00

General

Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 23:00

City Council

🌐 County-level context (Franklin County)

County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.

Net migration+466 people (+$22.7M net AGI · 2023)

Federal disasters (10 yr)8 ({"Hurricane": 6, "Severe Storm": 5, "Flood": 3, "Drought": 2 · last Fri Jan 23, 2026)

Traffic fatalities19 (2024)

Business establishments1,238 (13,569 employees · 2023)

Fair Market Rent (2BR)$871/mo (230 assisted households · 2025)

Adults with low literacy19.8% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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Recorded votes

$170.3M

Annual budget

$53.4M

Debt outstanding

143

Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$170.3M

Spending$182.9M

Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$53.4M

Debt-to-revenue0.31×

Debt-load index61 / 100

A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids

0.420

All kids

0.396

Black kids

0.317

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