Franklin County Fiscal Court holds special meeting to discuss upcoming legislative session

Franklin County Judge/Executive Michael Mueller presided over a Dec. 22, 2025 special meeting of the Franklin County Fiscal Court held as a video teleconference and open to the public at 321 West Main Street in Frankfort. The court described the gathering as a work session to discuss the upcoming legislative session with McCarthy Strategic Solutions; the record states that no policy actions were taken during the meeting.

The meeting opened at 10:00 a.m. and listed the following members as present: Squire Sherry Sebastian, Squire Kelly Dycus, Squire Mike Harrod, Squire Richard Tanner and Squire Eric Whisman. County Attorney Max Comley attended, and staff listed included Grant Writer Belinda Dimas and Deputy Judge Jack Kennedy. Squire J.W. Blackburn was recorded as absent.

The court cited KRS 61.826 in describing the meeting format as a video teleconference with a designated physical location for public attendance. Minutes record that the purpose of the session was to confer about legislative priorities and planning with McCarthy Strategic Solutions; the transcript does not provide details of the firm’s recommendations or any proposed ordinances or resolutions.

No motions relating to legislative positions or county policy were recorded. The only formal motion in the published record was procedural: Squire Mike Harrod moved to adjourn, Squire Kelly Dycus seconded. Voting in favor were Squires Sebastian, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman and Judge Mueller; the motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 11:41 a.m.

Because the session was designated a work session and the minutes note that "no action was taken," there are no formal votes, ordinance readings, appointments, or contract awards tied to this meeting to report. The court may consider legislative priorities or formal actions at a subsequent meeting if members choose to adopt a resolution or take other formal steps.