{
 "city": "Franklin County",
 "state": "Washington",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/franklincountywa.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board",
   "headline": "LEOFF board to review reimbursements and set next meeting date",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter Disability Board will meet to approve 2026 Quarter 2 reimbursements and review the budget. The board will also set the date for its next meeting in October 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-297",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Civil Service Commission",
   "headline": "Civil Service Commission to certify PST eligibility list",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss staffing and certifications. The body is scheduled to review a staffing update for the Sheriff's Office and certify a PST eligibility list.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-298",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to hear 5 land use applications",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider five public hearings regarding zoning changes, a subdivision, and two accessory dwelling unit variances. The Commission will also discuss the GMA/Comprehensive Plan Update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-296",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Civil Service Commission",
   "headline": "Civil Service Commission to review minutes and discuss staffing and exams",
   "summary": "The commission will review and approve the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes, receive a staffing update from the Sheriff's Department, certify eligibility lists, and consider the ongoing promotional exam. These items are part of the regular business for the June 9 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-295",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "June 2, 2026 Planning Commission meeting canceled",
   "summary": "The June 2, 2026 Regular Planning Commission Meeting has been canceled because there were no agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-294",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Civil Service Commission",
   "headline": "Civil Service Commission to review Sheriff's staffing and eligibility lists",
   "summary": "The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss staffing updates for the Sheriff's Department and certify an eligibility list. The body will also address promotional exams and general rules and regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-293",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-293",
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission meeting on May 5, 2026 has been cancelled",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Planning Commission announced that the scheduled meeting for May 5, 2026 will not take place. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this time. Residents with questions can contact the Planning Department at 509‑545‑3521 or planninginquiry@franklincountywa.gov.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-292",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board",
   "headline": "LEOFF I Board to consider appointment of Mayor Shelly Harper",
   "summary": "The Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ Disability Board will meet to conduct board appointments and review financial records. The body will also review the budget and first quarter reimbursements for 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-288",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Field Family Farm rezoned 107.9 acres from RC-5 to RC-1",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Planning Commission will consider four applications. Two parcels are proposed to change from Rural Conservation (RC-5) to Rural Shoreline Development (RC-1): 19 parcels totaling 107.9 acres at Field Family Farm and a 5.01‑acre parcel in Clyde. A new BBEC Camp electrical substation is proposed to replace the aging Scooteney substation, with a 300 ft × 200 ft yard and associated grading work. A request is also before the commission to permit a 1,600 sq ft detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) for the Reeve applicant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-290",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Civil Service Commission",
   "headline": "Civil Service Commission to review minutes and staffing",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Civil Service Commission will meet to approve March meeting minutes and receive a Sheriff's Department staffing update. The agenda also includes discussions on promotional exams and general rules.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-291",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Civil Service Commission",
   "headline": "Civil Service Commission reviews minutes and staffing updates",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Civil Service Commission will review and approve the February 10, 2026 meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive an update on staffing from the Sheriff's Department. The commission will also discuss eligibility lists, a promotional exam, and general rules and regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03102026-289",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission will consider rezoning a 49.06‑acre parcel to RC‑5",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for a 49.06‑acre parcel identified as AP‑20. The proposal seeks to change the zoning to RC‑5, which aligns with the county’s Comprehensive Plan designation for a Rural Settlement. The commission will consider the recommendation and related SEPA documents.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-287",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Civil Service Commission",
   "headline": "Civil Service Commission to approve minutes and discuss staffing and certifications",
   "summary": "The commission will review and approve the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes. It will receive a staffing update from the Sheriff’s Department. It will consider certification of eligibility lists for promotional positions and for the complete PST. Ongoing business includes a review of general rules and regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02102026-281",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission reviews three Conditional Use Permit applications",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Planning Commission will consider a renewal Conditional Use Permit for an existing Group A Public Water System Facility. It will also review a request to build an above‑ground cemetery with columbarium and mausoleum units. Finally, the commission will discuss a proposal to expand a dairy operation from 700 to 9,500 cows, adding new buildings and infrastructure.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02032026-280",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-15",
   "body": "Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152026-279",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152026-279",
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Civil Service Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-282",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-06",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission hears request for a 1,200‑sq‑ft detached accessory dwelling unit",
   "summary": "The Franklin County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on CUP 2025‑11 submitted by Mark Bleazard to allow construction of a 1,200‑sq‑ft detached accessory dwelling unit for his aging parents. Commissioners will hear a staff report, public comments, and then discuss the application before making a recommendation to the elected officials. The meeting will also include routine approvals of the agenda and minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. No other business or administrative items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01062026-278",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklincountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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}