To all those who supported my campaign to be mayor of Franklin, I wish to extend my most heartfelt thanks. When Annette and I first came to Franklin, we did so to look at a historic house to which we immediately became emotionally attached. The more people we met, the more we felt “at home” and consciously decided to interweave our lives into the fabric of Franklin’s community life.
One does not have to be an elected official to be an advocate and spokesperson working to better the city you were born to love, or have chosen to love. For 15 years I have attended and added my voice to the meetings of the city council, as a citizen, as a state representative, and as a member of various boards and committees. I encourage anyone who wishes to advance the forces of positive change in Franklin to be an active participant in the process.
Volunteer for any one (or more) of the nonprofits in Franklin, sign up to fill vacancies on city commissions, run for office and, most importantly, attend city council meetings. Know firsthand what decisions are being made and why. If you have concerns, stand up and use your voice. Every resident has the opportunity at every meeting to express his or her opinions and suggestions for improvement in any area affecting the lives of self, family or neighbors.
We are not just a city, we are a community, and together we can make a difference. Together, we are a force with which to be reckoned.
LEIGH A. WEBB
Franklin