City

City Commissioner, City of Franklin

Vote for: 4
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 12
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Franklin's four city commissioners and the mayor make up the board of commissioners, which passes city ordinances, adopts the budget and hires the city manager. Commissioners are elected citywide to two-year terms.

Nonpartisan. Twelve candidates for up to four seats. On the ballot in the Robey, East Door, Public School, West Door, Adsit Shop, Harristown and Fairview precincts (sample ballot).

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Ryan Alan FryeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Emerson Kochenderfer Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Nathan A. BraceNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bryan CalvertNo party listed
No documented position found.
William "Bill" ShookNo party listed
No documented position found.
Adrienne McNewNo party listed
No documented position found.
Steve ButtNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tom OttoNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mark DobbsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Suzanne ForsheeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jamie PowellNo party listed
- Voted for raising Franklin's property tax rate to 11 cents
Dale McCrearyNo party listed
- Voted against raising Franklin's property tax rate to 11 cents

Economy & jobs

Ryan Alan FryeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Emerson Kochenderfer Jr.No party listed
- Opposes the proposed data center in Franklin
Nathan A. BraceNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bryan CalvertNo party listed
- Opposes the incoming data center
William "Bill" ShookNo party listed
No documented position found.
Adrienne McNewNo party listed
No documented position found.
Steve ButtNo party listed
- Supports growth that preserves Franklin's small-town charm
Tom OttoNo party listed
- Supports controlled and regulated development in Franklin
Mark DobbsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Suzanne ForsheeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jamie PowellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Dale McCrearyNo party listed
No documented position found.

Roads & infrastructure

Ryan Alan FryeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Emerson Kochenderfer Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Nathan A. BraceNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bryan CalvertNo party listed
No documented position found.
William "Bill" ShookNo party listed
No documented position found.
Adrienne McNewNo party listed
No documented position found.
Steve ButtNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tom OttoNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mark DobbsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Suzanne ForsheeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jamie PowellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Dale McCrearyNo party listed
- Voted against the TenKey agreement on Kroger Road costs

Health & human services

Ryan Alan FryeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Emerson Kochenderfer Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Nathan A. BraceNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bryan CalvertNo party listed
- Supports funding a mental health professional for emergency calls
William "Bill" ShookNo party listed
No documented position found.
Adrienne McNewNo party listed
No documented position found.
Steve ButtNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tom OttoNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mark DobbsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Suzanne ForsheeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jamie PowellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Dale McCrearyNo party listed
No documented position found.

Government & transparency

Ryan Alan FryeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Emerson Kochenderfer Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.
Nathan A. BraceNo party listed
No documented position found.
Bryan CalvertNo party listed
- Pledges to decline a salary and serve one term
William "Bill" ShookNo party listed
- Supports transparent, proactive city leadership that plans ahead
Adrienne McNewNo party listed
- Supports keeping residents heard and informed
Steve ButtNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tom OttoNo party listed
- Supports restoring unity between Franklin and Simpson County
Mark DobbsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Suzanne ForsheeNo party listed
- Supports transparency and responsible decision-making in city government
Jamie PowellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Dale McCrearyNo party listed
No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.