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Commissioners create Franklin County Department of Corrections, appoint interim jail administrator amid heated public comment
Summary
Franklin County commissioners voted on April 23, 2025, to create a stand-alone Franklin County Department of Corrections under resolution 2025-132 and to appoint Commander Keelan Harmon as interim jail administrator.
Franklin County commissioners voted on April 23, 2025, to create a stand-alone Franklin County Department of Corrections under resolution 2025-132 and to appoint Commander Keelan Harmon as interim jail administrator. The actions followed presentations by county staff, two hours of public comment, and an extended executive session.
County Administrator Brian Denzel introduced resolution 2025-132, saying the change “would create a stand alone Franklin County Department of Corrections. It does not call for staffing cuts and does not change any of the current agreements in place as it pertains to daily rates.” The board voted to approve the resolution by voice vote.
The nut graf: The change transfers oversight of the jail from the sheriff’s office to the board through a newly created department. That shift prompted extensive public…
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