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After public outcry, council conditionally agrees to keep downtown Cruise In pending election‑access solution
Summary
Following a large public turnout urging the City to keep the longstanding downtown Cruise In, council gave conditional consensus to allow street closures provided organizers and the electoral board reach a mutually acceptable plan to protect voting access.
A steady stream of speakers told the Franklin City Council April 28 that the Cruise In — a longrunning Tuesday night event held on Main Street — is an important downtown tradition and economic draw. Dozens of residents and event organizers urged the council to keep the event downtown rather than relocate it.
Multi‑week organizers and longtime participants described Cruise In as family‑oriented and a revenue driver for downtown businesses. Michael Lifesay described it as “the crown jewel of Main Street events” and credited the…
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