The Franklin County Board of Commissioners proclaimed on Apr. 6 that April 2026 will be recognized as National County Government Month, according to a recent resolution. The proclamation highlights the essential services provided by counties across the nation and encourages participation in local government celebration activities throughout the month.
National County Government Month aims to raise awareness about the responsibilities, programs, and services delivered by counties, which serve more than 330 million Americans. The board’s resolution notes that counties play a vital role in implementing local, state, and federal programs designed to meet residents’ needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
The proclamation states: “Franklin County’s mission is to provide exemplary public service and expand economic opportunities. County employees work hard every day to provide the highest-level service to all residents.” It also recognizes Franklin County’s founding in 1779, its size of 494 square miles, and its estimated population of over 77,000 people.
Educational achievement remains an important focus for county leaders. Of 510 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Franklin County school districts during the 2022-23 school year, only 76 (14.9%) were considered ready for college according to state data. Among juniors taking science that year, just over thirteen percent met college readiness benchmarks according to state data.
In reading performance on the ACT during that same period, about twenty-four percent of seniors were deemed college-ready according to state data, while nearly twenty-three percent of juniors reached this standard according to state data. Math results showed twelve point seven percent readiness among seniors and just under eleven percent among juniors according to state data.
The board’s proclamation concludes with encouragement for all county officials, employees, and residents “to participate in county government celebration activities” during April.
