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Franklin County fills two Family and Children's Services Board seats; Recreation Board vacancies remain open

The county advertised openings on two boards in May, and commissioners have since appointed two people to the children's services board while Recreation Board seats still need to be filled.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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August 25, 2026: Recreation Board Appointment

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At an August 25 work session, a staff member reported that two vacancies on the Recreation Board still need to be filled.

The story

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners advertised vacancies on two boards: two openings on the Family and Children's Services Board and one on the Recreation Board.

SourcesMay 26, 2026, Board of Commissioners Work Session Agenda. Minutes

By late June, two vacancies still existed on the Department of Family and Children Services Board, and commissioners said appointments were expected at their July 6 meeting.

SourcesJune 30, 2026, Board of Commissioners Work Session Agenda. Minutes

On July 6, commissioners voted 3-0 to appoint Andrea Smith and Kenneth Dove to the Family and Children's Services Board for five-year terms.

SourcesJuly 06, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. MinutesJuly 06, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Agenda

At an August 25 work session, a staff member reported that two vacancies on the Recreation Board still need to be filled.

SourcesAugust 25, 2026, BOC Work Session Agenda. MinutesAugust 25, 2026, BOC Work Session Agenda. Agenda

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Discussed
discussed

Recreation Board appointment to fill two vacancies

Mr. Harris reported that there are currently two vacancies on the Recreation Board that need to be filled.

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Recreation Board Appointment

Recreation Board Appointment - Discussion

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Appointment of Andrea Smith and Kenneth Dove to the Family and Children's Services Board

recommended the appointment of Andrea Smith and Kenneth Dove to the Family and Children's Services Board for five-year terms

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proposed

Board/Committee appointments

Board/Committee – Appointments

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Department of Family and Children Services Board vacancies, appointments to come July 6

two vacancies currently exist on the Department of Family and Children Services Board

Discussed
discussed

Board/committee vacancy advertisements (Family and Children's Services Board, Recreation Board)

The advertisements included two vacancies on the Family and Children's Services Board and one vacancy on the Recreation Board.

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