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Franklin council appoints David Freeman as city manager after tense selection process

Franklin City Council · February 24, 2026
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The Franklin City Council voted Feb. 23 to appoint David Freeman as the city's new city manager, citing his 35 years of experience despite council criticism of parts of the selection process.

The Franklin City Council on Feb. 23 voted to appoint David Freeman as the city's next city manager after several members praised his decades of municipal experience and one councilor criticized aspects of the hiring process.

Council members said Freeman's experience was decisive. "By far, Mr. Freeman had the most experience," a council member said, noting the candidate's long career in municipal government and…

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