Efficient, Responsive, & Fiscally Sustainable Government Operations

Vision:

Franklin County practices strong financial stewardship, following a clear and sustainable strategy that ensures long-term economic health and stability.

Objectives:

Maintain the County's prudent financial management including maintenance of its triple A bond rating.
Promote efficiencies to manage market conditions that are driving operating costs.
Invest in staff that reflect the community, cultivate a high level of financial acumen, and promote succession planning to maintain institutional knowledge.
Assist community partners to grow a sustainable network of local service providers.

Values:

Transparency

Provide information about county operations and finances that is easily understood by the public.

Responsible Stewardship

Use funding efficiently and effectively.

Sustainability

Manage finances in a way that ensures necessary services receive funding while maintaining the County’s long-term financial health.

Other Core Principles

Supportive Health & Human Services

Franklin County is a place where every resident has the opportunity to live a healthy and productive life regardless of their background or circumstances.

Environmental Sustainability & Civic Engagement

Good stewardship of natural resources, environmental sustainability, and civic engagement. Franklin County thrives in harmony with the environment, uses resources wisely, and actively engages residents in shaping the future.