FRANKLIN COUNTY

Franklin County, Kansas was established in 1855 and named in honor of the legendary Benjamin Franklin. The county is governed by a Board of County Commissioners/County Administrator form of government. In 1998 Franklin County broke the Kansas tradition by increasing the number of County Commissioners from three to five. Six years later the voters of Franklin County established the position of County Administrator. The changes in Franklin County government reflect the progressive attitudes of Franklin County citizens and the 150 years of successfully guiding the County into the future.

There are seventeen County departments providing the traditional county services of law enforcement and the maintenance and construction of roads and bridges to dealing with more contemporary public issues of environmental management, recycling, utilities, planning and urban residential development in a rural setting. Additionally, the county supports a number of affiliated organizations in order to bring better service to the community.

Services supported, directly or indirectly, include Ransom Memorial Hospital, on the top 100 community hospitals in the United States; Franklin County Mental Health Clinic providing exceptional services to adults and children; programs and services for the elderly, and other services reflecting the values of a caring community.

It is the mission of Franklin County to foster a better living and working environment by providing the community with beneficial, desired and essential public services in a professional, courteous and fiscally responsible manner. We stand committed to meeting the challenges of the future with integrity and excellence while proudly remembering our rich heritage.

COUNTY NEWS

Franklin County Road Closings

K-68 Corridor Study & Meetings

2009 Official Election Results (April 7, 2009)

Heath Department - Swine Flu Update new!

The Board of Franklin County Commission is accepting applications from residents who wish to serve on the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. There is one, four year position that opens July 1, 2009 and will expire June 30, 2013. Interested individuals should send a letter expressing why they would like to serve on this board and give a brief description of their background and qualifications for this position.

Application deadline is June 1, 2009. Please send letters to the Franklin County Administration Office, c/o Sara Denney, 1428 S. Main, Suite 2, Ottawa, KS 66067.