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Franklin board debates Resolution 2026‑009 on cooperative growth planning with Williamson County; members urge collaboration and clearer framing

Board of Mayor and Aldermen · February 25, 2026

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Summary

The Board discussed Resolution 2026‑009, which would reaffirm cooperative growth planning in Williamson County while opposing certain county proposals; members supported collaboration and suggested softening adversarial language and convening intergovernmental conversations before final action.

Vice Mayor Baggett introduced Resolution 2026‑009, saying the text aligns with similar measures from neighboring municipalities and is intended to register the cities’ views about county proposals that city officials see as overreaching. “I’m looking forward to joining with the other municipalities who have already passed very similar text,” Baggett said, adding the resolution calls for better communication and coordination with county staff and commissioners.

Several aldermen urged education and outreach rather than an antagonistic posture. Alderman Peterson said a formal call to “convene” county and municipal leaders could be constructive but noted it might be unfamiliar territory; Peterson said he had discussed the issue with a county commissioner and described the meeting as productive. Mayor (speaker 1) cautioned against public perceptions of conflict, saying, “I don’t want the public to think that we have a war going on with the county commission.”

Board members debated whether to soften the title and remove language that appeared confrontational; Vice Mayor Baggett and others suggested making the title emphasize reaffirming cooperative planning while removing accusatory phrasing. The resolution was discussed in detail during the work session but no final vote was recorded; staff and board members indicated possible edits and further consideration before any formal adoption.