FRANKLIN, Ind.–Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett has announced that he will run for a second term in 2019. The Franklin native is running on his record of new businesses and jobs coming to the city, as well as the Jefferson Street-King Street trail project and the Gateway project. His future plans for the city include a downtown parking garage, the construction of an amphitheater and small park, and the addition of green space.
Prior to serving as mayor, Barnett was city council president for five years. His career field is in construction.