City Government

The City of Franklin is the county seat of Franklin County. The County's population as of 2019 is 2,987.

The City of Franklin is a City of the Second Class in the State of Nebraska incorporated on July 30, 1883. The City of Franklin has a mayor-council form of government with all city officials elected to four year terms of office. The City's population as of 2019 is 1,031.

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City Officials

Mayor: Margaret Siel

City Council President: David Platt

Council Member: Mike Stephens

Council Member: Dave Duncan

Council Member: Sandy Urbina

City Attorney: Melodie Bellamy

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Meetings

The City of Franklin has a mayor-council form of government with all city officials elected to a four year term of office. City Council meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at City Hall located at 619 15th Ave., Franklin, NE 68939. The public is welcome.

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Community Development Authority Board

Chairwoman: Margaret Siel

Member: Dave Duncan

Member: Mike Stephens

Member: David Platt

Member: Sandy Urbina

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Franklin Capital Improvement Plan

View the PDF — Franklin CIP 2021-2026

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City Departments

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Administrative & City Hall

City Clerk & Treasurer: Raquel Felzien

Deputy Clerk: Michelle Kahrs

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City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

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Board of Health

Chairman: Dr. Scott Wewel

Board Members Include: Mayor, City Council & Franklin County Sheriff

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Cemetery & Parks

Cemetery & Parks Groundskeeper: Sam McKinney

Chairman: Cindy Dean

Board Member: Machelle Havenridge

Board Member: Dan Dorn

Board Member: Randy Paugh

Board Member: Kim Randall

Council Representative: Michael Stephens

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Power Plant & Electrical Utilities

Power Plant: Mike Bower

Utility Worker: Shannon Carraher

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Public Library

Head Librarian: Amanda Shelton

Assistant Librarian: Cindy Seifert

Chairwoman of the Board: Joan Dorn

Board Member: Taylor Herrick

Board Member: Melinda Siel

Board Member: Linda Herrick

Board Member: Susie Headrick

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Library Phone Number: (308) 425-3162

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Franklin Public Library is open during the following times:

Monday: 10:00am - 6:00pm - Starting March 6, 2023

Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Sunday: CLOSED

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Franklin Police Department

Franklin County Sheriff's Department

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Recreation & Ball Park Committee

Chairman: Webb Antholz

Member: Jessica Goosic

Member: Kathy Peterman

Member: Zach Siel

Member: Kelsey Sindt

Council Representative: Dave Duncan

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Street Management

Street Superintendent: Barry Rubendall

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Waste Reduction & Sanitation

Sanitation & Recycling Operator: Cory Davis

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The Franklin Recycling Center is open during the following times:

Monday & Thursday: 7:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

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Trash Pickup Days:

East of Highway 10: Tuesdays
West of Highway 10: Fridays

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Water & Sewer Operations

Water & Sewer Operator: Drew Boston

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City Planning & Zoning Board

Zoning Administrator: Jr. Stover

Chairman: Vacant

Board Member: Steve Schmidt

Board Member: Jr. Splattstosser

Board Member: Elsie Gladden

Board Member: Kim Naden

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City Board of Adjustment

Board Member: Jim Urbina

Board Member: Rich Siel

Board Member: Rick Dean

Board Member: Vacant

Board Member: Rhn Jacobsen