Established in 1815
ABOUT
Designed in the likeness of a public building that stood in Hartford, Connecticut, the Franklin Township Hall was built in 1837. It was used as an office for the Franklin Silk Company; after the company failed, the Franklin Township Trustees completed the
Franklin Township Hall in 1840.
SERVICES
Franklin Township provides specific services to its residents. The Franklin Township road crew, managed by David Akerley, provides efficient and effective services in a timely manner.
Contact this department for right-of-way permits, road improvement schedules, chipping schedules and more.
ZONING
We provide contact information for all of our zoning boards, maps, and a detailed zoning resolution of our zoning codes.
LET'S TALK
If you have questions that have not been answered on the site, please feel free to contact us. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 at Township Hall and Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Township garage.
What is a Fiscal Officer?
Fiscal Officer (or clerk) is responsible for public accounting and record keeping for all matters concerning finance in the township, including but not limited to budgeting, appropriations, fund accounting, bill paying, payroll (within the township and for contracted services with the Portage County Sheriff's Office and the City of Kent for Fire/EMS services), accounts receivable, etc. Governmental reporting of all financial transactions, liabilities and preparation of financial records for audit; creation and maintenance of a public record of all bimonthly meetings.
About Lisé:
I began serving as Fiscal Officer in April 2012. Each day that passes is a learning opportunity for which I am grateful. Being an integral part of the way our residents receive the level of quality services we are able to provide is a privilege. My husband Glenn and I have been township residents for 30+ years and are Kent Schools alumni. We raised our two sons here and they, along with their families, are also township homeowners. I have spent more than 20 years working with children who have special needs in the Kent City School district. My love for this community and my commitment to its residents run deep.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER