Category: Commissioners

  • Franklin County Seeks Volunteer Applicants for Board Positions

       FRANKLIN COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO LETTERKENNY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Franklin County is currently accepting applications from interested individuals for voluntary, non-paid, positions with LIDA. Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on December 13, 2019.  For details, call Commissioners’ Office, 717-261-3812. FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Carrie E. Gray County Administrator/Chief Clerk   FRANKLIN COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO FRANKLIN…

  • Commissioners Approve Tentative 2020 Budget, No Tax Increase

    Commissioners Approve Tentative 2020 Budget, No Tax Increase

    The Franklin County Commissioners approved a tentative budget for 2020 of $157,971,700. This is a $5.7 million decrease from the preliminary budget proposed in October and is $9 million less than the revised 2019 budget. The total property tax millage rate remains unchanged at 29.1 mills. This rate consists of general operating millage of 25.0…

  • Employee of the Month for November is Tara Goetz

    Employee of the Month for November is Tara Goetz

    The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Committee proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Tara Goetz. Ms. Goetz has been employed with Franklin County since June of 2015. She currently serves as a Veteran Affairs Coordinator. The selection for the November 2019 Employee of the…

  • Franklin County Announces October 2019 Employee of the Month

    Franklin County Announces October 2019 Employee of the Month

    The Franklin County Commissioners, on behalf of the Special Thanks And Recognition (STAR) Committee, proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Makenzie Cleary. Ms. Cleary has been employed with Franklin County since March of 2019. She currently serves as a Telecommunicator I with the Department of Emergency Services (DES). The selection for the…

  • Franklin County Commissioners Review the Preliminary 2020 Budget

    The Franklin County Commissioners reviewed the preliminary budget for 2020 at this morning’s Board of Commissioners meeting. The preliminary budget is the first step in the County’s budget adoption process. It offers a summary of department requests based on expectations for revenue and expenses, including capital and personnel expansion requests. “Our budget goals have been,…

  • Franklin County Commissioners Proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

    Franklin County Commissioners Proclaim September as  Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

    The Franklin County Commissioners recently declared September 2019 Suicide Prevention Month in Franklin County. “Suicide is on the rise; it is a concern at any age and sometimes those struggling in nursing homes are overlooked,” said Stacey Brookens, Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Early Intervention Administrator for Franklin County. “Suicide prevention month is a way that…

  • Franklin County Announces September Employee of the Month

    Franklin County Announces September Employee of the Month

    The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the Special Thanks And Recognition (STAR) Committee proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Lisa Souders. Ms. Souders has been employed with Franklin County since 2012. She currently serves as a Purchasing Assistant for the Procurement Department. The selection for the September 2019 Employee of the…

  • Franklin County Commissioners Issue Recovery Month Proclamation

    The road to recovery is a daily challenge and long-term path to wellness.  Individuals who experience a mental and/or substance use disorder can oftentimes feel isolated and alone.  It’s important that our community continues its efforts within Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery. Throughout the month of September, communities nationwide have the opportunity to recognize National Recovery…

  • August 2019 Employee of the Month – Jordan Herman

    August 2019 Employee of the Month – Jordan Herman

    The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the Special Thanks And Recognition (STAR) Committee proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Mr. Jordan Herman. Mr. Herman has been employed with Franklin County since 2018. He currently serves as a Forensic Case Manager for the Re-entry Service Center. The selection for the August 2019…

  • 2019 Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant Funding Announced

    The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the availability of funding for the 2019 Franklin County Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant. The purpose of this grant program is to enhance the tourism experience, promote visitation and overnight stays within Franklin County, improve the county as a destination market for leisure travel, preserve…