Franklin, founded in 1796 by General William C. Schenck and
named for Benjamin Franklin, occupies 8.1 square miles in the
northwest corner of Warren County in southwestern Ohio.
Franklin, home to approximately 12,000 residents, is one of the
cities and towns in the vigorously growing in the
Cincinnati-Dayton-Springfield corridor.
Franklin hugs the Great Miami River, which contributed to its
history as a paper manufacturing center. Today, the City's
industrial base is becoming increasingly diversified; thanks to
its strategic position along Interstate 75, its easy access to
other major transportation arteries, and the diligence of the
City Council, Mayor, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Franklin was incorporated in 1814 and
assumed city status in 1951. The city operates under a
council-manager form of government, with seven at-large
council
members elected on a non-partisan basis to four-year terms. The
council elects one of its members as
Mayor.
Franklin is proud of the full array of services it offers residents.
A full-time workforce provides police, public works, street
maintenance, building inspection, fire, and parks. Franklin is
part of JEMS, an emergency medical district. After many years of planning
and upgrading equipment, the city sought a new Public Protection Classification from Insurance Services Office(ISO) Inc., in 2003. This
on-site review resulted in an improved classification resulting in a fire rating of Class 4, placing the City of Franklin fire protection
abilities in the top 10% nationwide.
The Franklin City Council meets at 6:00 P.M. every first and third
Monday of each month (excluding holidays) in the Council Chamber in
the City Building located at 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Ohio
45005. |
