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Franklin aldermen review Pride festival permit and fees as resident urges 'have courage'

Board of Mayor and Aldermen · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Staff presented the Franklin Pride Festival permit and the city's updated Harlinsdale Farm fee structure; resident Charlie Powell urged elected officials to 'have courage' while aldermen stressed the decision is administrative and must follow rules on fees, police staffing and park use.

City staff reviewed an event permit request to hold the Franklin Pride Festival at Harlinsdale Farm on June 6 and explained the updated fee schedule for full and partial park closures.

Staff detailed the fee structure: for a full park closure the setup day fee is $2,000 and the event day fee is $5,000; a partial closure carries reduced fees (setup $1,000; event day $2,000). Police, park…

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