Tom Otto
Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Franklin
Background
Tom Otto is pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Franklin and principal of Faith Baptist Academy; he previously worked 17 years at the adhesives plant in Franklin now known as Vybond.
Photo: Franklin Favorite
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports controlled and regulated development in Franklin
ReportOtto files as Franklin City Commission candidateNews coverage · Franklin Favorite · Mar 5, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“I am for progress. I am for development. I believe it needs to be controlled and regulated.”
Government & transparency
Supports restoring unity between Franklin and Simpson County
ReportOtto files as Franklin City Commission candidateNews coverage · Franklin Favorite · Mar 5, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“it is becoming Franklin and Simpson. This needs to be reversed.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tom Otto on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Simpson County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Simpson County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Otto files as Franklin City Commission candidate
News coverage · Franklin Favorite · Mar 5, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
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