Overview
The Office of Communications oversees communications for the commissioners’ office, provides communications support for all county departments and works diligently to keep all audiences – including Franklin County residents – informed, educated and engaged.
The Franklin County Commissioners are dedicated to maintaining transparency related to the county’s operations, actions, programs, objectives, and achievements. The Office of Communications plays a vital role in this initiative by offering open, honest, and consistent messaging and timely dissemination of information to internal and external audiences.
The department works diligently to deliver information to Franklin County residents. The goal is to keep all audiences informed, educated, and engaged using traditional, digital, and emerging media outlets. The department oversees communications for the Commissioners’ Office and provides communications support for all county departments. The Office of Communications also works hand-in-hand with the Department of Emergency Services to boost emergency communications in the event of a crisis.
The Office of Communications is a resource to residents, the news media, county leadership and the organization as a whole.
Mission Statement
To create and maintain open, honest, and effective lines of communication between the County of Franklin, its employees, and the citizens we serve.
Main Functions Of The Department:
- Public information
- Media relations
- Community relations
- Employee communications
- Website content management
- Crisis communication support
- Special events
For News And Media
The Office of Communications responds to media requests and queries from the press via this Media Request Form.
Up-to-date news and information can be found on the county’s News page as well as through the county’s social media accounts.
Right to Know requests should be directed to the Open Records Officer.
