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Accepting Letters of Interest for Appointment to the Position of Alderperson District 1
The Franklin Common Council hereby announces that it will accept letters of interest until 11:00 a.m. on June 12, 2026, from persons seeking appointment to the position of Alderperson, First District. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 17.23, the Common Council may fill the vacancy in the office of Alderperson, First District, by appointment until a successor may be elected at the April 4, 2028, Spring Election. Letters of interest should be submitted to the Common Council in care of the City Clerk, 9229 West Loomis Road, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132, prior to 11:00 a.m. on June 12, 2026. All applications will be considered by the Common Council on June 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Franklin City Hall, 9229 West Loomis Road, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132. Applicants will be given an opportunity to make a presentation to the Common Council at that time. The description of the boundary of the First Aldermanic District may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk. Questions may be directed to the City Clerk at (414) 427-7503.
2026 Franklin Independence Celebration: July 2-4, 2026
Join us for our annual Independence Celebration July 2-4 in Lions Legend Park, commemorating Franklin's 70th and our nation's 250th anniversary! Loads of family fun for all ages including carnival rides, live music, parades, children's activities, fireworks, and great food. See complete details and entertainment schedule - you won't want to miss it!
Costco Prepares to Break Ground on First Location in Milwaukee County
Following the purchase of the 20-acre land previously owned by Northwestern Mutual, Costco plans to break ground the week of May 4, 2026 at the 164,000 sq. ft. Franklin retail space located at 2710 W. Drexel Avenue, with an opening planned for November 2026. Other project details include a 12-pump gas station and 868 parking spaces.
“This has been a long and exciting planning process, and I know many people in Franklin are happy to hear this news,” said Franklin Mayor John Nelson. “I want to thank the Costco team for choosing our community to build its first store in Milwaukee County. I also want to thank the Franklin Common Council, Director of Economic Development, John Regetz and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Everyone is aware of what this great retail development will bring to our community, and we all worked together seamlessly to get it done. Read the complete Press Release.
Emergency Notification System Update
We are currently updating our community notification system. During this transition, the sign-up form is temporarily unavailable. We expect service to be restored soon, and the sign-up option will return once implementation is complete. Thank you for your patience.
AT&T Fiber Optic Projects Slated for 2026
Two separate projects to expand AT&T fiber optic internet access to City of Franklin residents is planned for this summer. See project information and overview maps for complete details.
TIF District 10 FAQ for Poth's General Redevelopment
Please see Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to TIF District 10: Poth's General Redevelopment.
Economic Development Update: 2023-Mid-2025
The City’s Economic Development team, City staff, and elected officials have been strong partners in attracting new development to Franklin and helping existing companies expand. This includes investing tax incremental financing funds into major projects across the city. Read more by visting the Economic Development Update 2023-Mid-2025 and Economic Development Update FAQs.
Volunteers Needed to Fill Vacancies on City Boards/Commissions/Committees
Are you interested in serving on a City Board or Commission/Committee? View the list of vacancies that currently exist on the various City Boards and Commissions/Committees. If interested in filling one of these vacancies, please submit a Volunteer Fact Sheet form.
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Employment
Current Job Openings: Experienced Emergency Services Dispatcher, Firefighter/Paramedic, Probationary Firefighter/EMT, Police Patrol Officer (Experienced), and City Attorney See details.