Mayor & Council

The City Council consists of a Mayor and six Council Members nominated and elected by the City electorate.  Three Council persons represent Franklin as at-large members and three Council persons represent one of three voting districts.  The Mayor and Council Members serve four-year terms of office. 

You may contact the Mayor or Council Members by using the e-mail address links and phone numbers below. The Mayor and Council Members also receive written correspondence at: City of Franklin, Attn: City Council, 430 Thirteenth Street, Franklin, PA 16323.

Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We value your opinions, concerns and suggestions and appreciate your efforts to make Franklin a wonderful community. 
 

  Ashley Smith

Second District

Elected Term Expires 12/2027

Phone: (814) 657-1717

Email: smithforfranklin@gmail.com

  Samuel Lyons

At-Large

Elected Term Expires 12/2025

Phone: (814) 437-2204

Email: lyonss2626@gmail.com

  Todd Zahner

Third District

Elected Term Expires 12/2027

Phone: (814) 516-6198

Email: todd.zahner@icloud.com

 

 James Johnson

At-Large

Elected Term Expires 12/2025

Phone: (814) 516-5060

  Christian Marshall

At-Large

Elected Term Expires 12/2025

Phone: (814) 758-0199

Email: cmm5689@gmail.com