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Commissioners praise KAC conference takeaways; sheriff's office announces third working K9

Franklin County Commission · December 17, 2025

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Summary

After attending the Kansas Association of Counties conference, commissioners said Franklin County is 'ahead of the curve' on many issues. The sheriff's office announced 'K9 Rex,' handled by Detective Clay Thompson, funded by the sheriff's foundation.

Commissioners reported back from the Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) conference, praising the sessions on budgeting in a revenue-neutral environment and emphasizing reserve balances and cash management. One commissioner said Franklin County appeared to be "ahead of the curve" and staff described a strong workforce across departments.

During staff reports the sheriff's office announced the county's third working K9, 'K9 Rex,' handled by Detective Clay Thompson and assigned to the detective/drug unit. The sheriff's office representative emphasized the dogs are paid for by funds raised by the sheriff's foundation and that the foundation reimburses the county for canine-related expenses (food, medical), meaning the dogs are no expense to county taxpayers.

Commissioners also mentioned local events including the Ottawa Library's O Town Reads selection (The Midnight Library) and the opening of a community time capsule, and they exchanged holiday wishes before adjourning.

The KAC conference takeaways and the K9 announcement were informational; no formal actions were taken beyond the usual acknowledgment of staff reports.