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.