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Franklin council deadlocks on interim school-board pick; reopens nominations, sets Nov. 10 revote

Franklin City Council · October 28, 2025
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Summary

Council failed to appoint an interim Ward 6 school-board representative after substitute and primary nominations split the vote. Members debated reopening nominations, asking the court to appoint, and ultimately voted to reopen nominations and revote Nov. 10.

Franklin City Council failed to select an interim Ward 6 representative to the school board on Oct. 27, leaving the vacancy unresolved and scheduling a revote for the council’s next meeting.

The council considered multiple nominations and a substitute motion. A substitute motion to appoint John Olsbrook was voted on first and failed. A separate motion to appoint Dr. Alvin Harris likewise failed to secure a…

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