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Franklin County commissioners adopt resolution opposing biological males competing in women—s sports
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 2025-0124 asserting the county's stance to "protect young women in sports," referencing Title IX and urging other local governments and school districts to adopt similar positions.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on April 16 approved Resolution 2025-0124, a statement by the board opposing biological males competing in girls— and women—s sports and urging neighboring jurisdictions and school districts to take similar stands.
County Administrator Brian Danzl introduced the resolution at the commissioners— direction. Commissioner Baumann spoke in support, saying, "When we put biological men in competition with women, it is not fair," and called the state electeds who enshrine such policies "misguided." Another commissioner framed the resolution as a defense of Title IX protections enacted in the 1970s to safeguard women—s opportunities in athletics.
Commissioner Balin moved to approve resolution 2025-0124; another commissioner seconded the motion. The board voted "aye" to adopt the resolution; the vote was voice rather than roll call in the meeting record.
At the meeting a commissioner asked that the county share the adopted resolution with neighboring cities and the local school district and "encourage them to take a stand as well." The transcript records the motion and adoption but does not show any ordinance-level enforcement mechanism or changes to county code; the resolution is a policy statement expressing the commission—s position.
Speakers recorded on this item include County Administrator Brian Danzl and Commissioners Baumann and Balin.
