I was born and raised right here in Franklin. I have spent my adult life involved in efforts to make Franklin a great place to call home and do business. Such efforts include leadership with the Franklin Elks in raising money for charity, Franklin Rotary Club fund-raising, assisted the late Jim Rhoades on several Good Cheer Hog Roasts, and worked with Franklin College to relocate over 20 homes, later earning me the Franklin Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award.
I am honored to be the mayor of Franklin. Since being elected in 2007, I have focused on enhancing the quality of life for our citizens.
I believe that by working together, we can make Franklin a great place to live, work and play for a lifetime. I ask for your support, and for your vote in November 2011.
Thanks again for visiting my page. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns, questions or just to say ‘hello.’
Fred L. Paris
Personal History:
Born and raised in Franklin
Wife Michele, son Jeff, and daughters Lori and Lindsey
Farmer until 1981
Real Estate Agent and Broker since 1981
Mayor of Franklin since 2008
Memberships:
Second Baptist Church
Franklin Rotary
Past Board Member Franklin Heritage
Christian Businessmen
P.E.R. Franklin Elks 1818
Past Board Member Hillview Country Club
Past Board Member Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Accomplishments:
Advocating for Citizen’s Groups
Downtown Improvements
Infrastructure Upgrades
Business Development
Creating Jobs: 645 jobs to Franklin in the past 3 years
Corporate Investments in Franklin: $126.6 million
City Improvements:
Health Initiatives
Tree City U.S.A.
Disaster Recovery
Downtown Revitalization
Economic Development
Responsible Management
Partnerships:
Franklin College
Ivy Tech
National Guard
Franklin Community School Corporation
Franklin Heritage
Johnson County Development Corporation
Franklin Development Corporation
Johnson Memorial Hospital
