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Franklin EDC debates meeting cadence, sets October date
Summary
Commissioners discussed returning to monthly meetings, preferred evening times, and avoiding Friday afternoons; they set an October meeting and agreed to revisit the 2026 schedule at a later date.
The Franklin Economic Development Commission spent a substantial portion of its meeting reviewing meeting cadence and times for 2026, with several commissioners asking for a predictable monthly schedule to accommodate personal and professional obligations.
Members voiced a clear dislike for Friday 3 p.m. meetings and expressed a preference for evening meetings or consistent monthly scheduling. One commissioner said, "I need to know exactly when the meeting's gonna be every month," explaining that predictable timing helps members plan around work and family commitments. Commissioners compared conflicts with the planning commission and council calendars and explored first/third or second/fourth week alternatives.
After reviewing members' availability for October and noting several conflicts in the second and third weeks, the Commission agreed on an October meeting date (later confirmed during the meeting) and voted to defer finalizing the 2026 cadence until members could consult calendars. The Commission confirmed the next regular meeting for October 27 at 6:00 p.m. before adjourning.
