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Franklin County adopts resolution honoring former Commissioner Bob Cook, approves hiring authority and hears Junior Posse display request
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2026-131 honoring longtime Commissioner Robert E. 'Bob' Cook, unanimously authorized hiring a Building Inspector I for Planning and Economic Development, and heard a public request to place a Junior Posse historical display in the courthouse.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on April 1 adopted Resolution 2026-131 honoring the life and 16 years of public service of former Commissioner Robert E. "Bob" Cook and took several routine administrative actions.
The board read Resolution 2026-131, which details Cook's public-service record and community roles, including infrastructure work, emergency services, and regional collaboration. "Bob did a great job," a commissioner said during remarks about Cook, and colleagues and members of the public offered condolences and memories. A motion to approve the resolution carried unanimously.
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