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The seven-member City Council is made of two at-large members and five members who represent Council districts throughout Frankfort. Each Council member began his four-year term in January 2024.

Representing the legislative branch of City government, the Council is responsible for proposing and passing legislation that governs City operations. They also work in partnership with the Mayor to pass an annual budget to fund City government operations. The Council may create standing citizen advisory boards, committees or commissions to help Councilors in conducting the public’s business.

The Council meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the basement of Old Stoney at 301 East Clinton Street. If a holiday falls on one of these Mondays, notice will be given for an alternative meeting date.

District 1: Clarence Warthan 

District 2: Robert (Joe) Stevens

District 3: John Large 

District 4: Steve Beardsley

District 5: Isac Chavez

At-Large: Taylor Crenshaw

At-Large: Eric Woods

Judith Sheets was born and raised in Frankfort. She spent nearly 30 years working for the Frankfort Police Department before being elected Clerk-Treasurer for the City of Frankfort. She served in that capacity for 12 years before becoming mayor. Mayor Sheets has extensive experience in local policy and finance and began her first term as mayor in 2020. In her time as Mayor, she has worked hard to increase collaboration and partnerships with community leaders and residents.

Located on the first floor of Old Stoney, the Mayor’s Office is open from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Residents are welcome to stop by, but to ensure time with the Mayor, citizens should contact Tina Stock to schedule an appointment.

Community Collaboration: working with community leaders, elected officials, and non-profits to build a stronger city

Community collaboration is an integral part of city initiatives because it stands as a reminder that we are stronger when we work together. City of Frankfort leaders are invested in working with Clinton County officials, non-profit organizations, and civic leaders to support stability, economic growth, and community pride.

Economic Development: working to foster collaboration

The economic health of Frankfort is vital to its continued survival and growth. We are committed to the promotion of economic growth and development through the collaboration of the City Council, Chamber of Commerce and by fostering good relationships with public, private, and non-profit organizations and businesses. Our focus on relationship building, job creation, planning, and code enforcement help position Frankfort to become and remain competitive in the world marketplace.

Service: emphasizing our dedication to working together for a better tomorrow

Our service initiative includes listening to residents, encouraging feedback, implementing suggestions, and dedicating our efforts to creating avenues for regular and consistent communications between the city leaders and the citizens we serve. Our plans to improve communications and increase opportunities for interaction and understanding with all members of our community will foster greater unity and civic engagement.

Frankfort Downtown Revitalization Plan

As the chief financial officer of the City, Clerk-Treasurer Bartley and her staff are responsible for a variety of financial-related services including:

The goal of the Community Development & Engagement Department is to encourage and support strong community relations in the City of Frankfort. This department also provides information and facilitates communication between city departments, residents, and local media.

City Events: 

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The mission of the Planning and Development/Building Services Department is to improve the quality of life for all those living and working in Frankfort.  By enforcing ordinances and zoning regulations we can clean up the community and attract more businesses and residents.

Through the efforts of our office and the involvement of local service organizations, the Department of Building Services works to see that all building projects meet or exceed the standard requirements for the safety and betterment of the entire community.

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Meet our office staff:

Pictured from left to right: 

Don Stock- Director of Planning & Housing Initiatives

Rob Bogue- Senior Building Inspector

Grace Mora - Administrative Assistant

Miranda Danner - Administrative Assistant

New Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) adopted June 12, 2023. Full document available below or you may request a physical copy from our office for $25.00 by calling 765-654-5278. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tqxgFP8FuAsgsgkTJXzH8vNvOReJ31ug/view

As the chief administrative group for the City, the Board of Public Works works with the Police, Fire, Streets, Parks, Building Services, and Community Development Departments in maintaining the overall operations of the City as well as being accountable for the financial operations under the Board’s authority. 

Meetings

The Board of Works meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the basement of Old Stoney, 301 East Clinton Street. The public is encouraged to attend all of these meetings.

Board of Public Works Members: 

Greg Miller

James Skinner

The Frankfort Fire Department is comprised of 42 career firefighters, 1 civilian inspector, and an administrative assistant. The Fire Department is responsible for providing emergency services for the City of Frankfort as well as Center Township, Jackson Township, Union Township, and part of Washington Township. Based on the Census from 2020 our population is approximately 21,000 residents and cover approximately 102 square miles within Clinton County. The department has 3 first due fire engines, 1 ladder truck, 2 tankers, an EMA response vehicle, hazmat apparatuses, command truck, brush truck, and 1 spare engine. The Frankfort Fire Department operates 3 fully staffed stations, 24 hours a day/365 days a year. The 3 fire stations response areas are based around the rail system that run through the community. 

Mission Statement

Our mission and purpose is to exceed our communities' expectations with quality leadership, professionalism, and compassion. We will commit to providing a safe, structured, and courteous team that will aggressively prevent, protect, preserve, and respect the core values of our profession, our Mayor, and city leaders. The Frankfort Fire Department will continue to enhance the community in which we serve by preserving the past and protecting the future. 

Vision Statement

We aim to support a safe, healthy, and diverse workplace that is open to evolution of change. We aim to provide emergency services to the highest level of integrity and knowledge, for protection of life, property, and the environment for the citizens of our community. 

Values Statement

We encourage and support excellence in leadership, innovation, and service. We aspire to the highest level of competency through training and mentoring. We value teamwork as the foundation for all members. We will act with respect and compassion for the victims of emergencies and provide the highest quality of service to those in need.  

The Human Resources Department’s goal is to provide the City of Frankfort services that promote fairness, accountability, professionalism, and being responsive to the needs of employees.

Our mission is to assist citizens, Department officials, Elected Officials, employees, and others in understanding the hiring process for the City of Frankfort and to be a resource of information of benefits. We strive to assist in any way possible to facilitate employees providing high quality and speedy services to our citizens by attracting and retaining qualified, dedicated, and dependable employees. We work to assist the Mayor, Clerk/Treasurer, and Council in making the City of Frankfort an employer of choice.

Services provided include:

• City and Utility personnel records
• Health and liability insurance
• Administering Payroll and Taxes

To apply for any of the Job Openings listed below, please complete the City's Online Employment Application

The Splash Pad at Prairie Creek Park is CLOSED! Opening Day: Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day. Normal hours are: 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Stay up to date on closings on our Facebook Page and on our Frankfort Connect app. 

Sapphire Bay Aquatic Center is CLOSED! For more information please click on the link under "In this Department". Stay up to date on closings on our Facebook Page and on our Frankfort Connect app. 

Park Events

 Wow, our 2024 Easter Egg Hunt went phenomenal this year! We had over 500 people attend to find all 12,000 Easter Eggs hidden throughout TPA Park. This year we did something different during the event, we received a generous donation of chips from Frito Lay and instead of us setting the chips out, we put them throughout the hunt for all the kids to find! We booked a bounce house for the kids and invited two local food trucks. Our Easter Bunny even decided to stop in and say "Hoppy Easter" to all the kids! 

2025 Easter Egg Hunt will be even BIGGER & BETTER than 2024, with now over 18,000 Easter Eggs to find, thanks to our friends at the Frankfort Walmart Super Center! 

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 We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the communities generous donations to the 2024 Summer Concert Series. Every piece of support is instrumental, in making this event a success, while enriching the community with incredible bands. We truly appreciate your commitment and look forward to your continued partnership in the future.

Stay up to date on all our Summer Concert Series information on our Prairie Creek Park Facebook. We will post upcoming shows, information and videos throughout the year! 

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 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL AT TPA PARK

Celebrate a day of excitement with us at TPA Park for our 4th of July Festival! Admission & parking are FREE! Enjoy delicious food, unique vendors, LIVE music, a FREE Petting Zoo and Aviary, a one of a kind spectacular firework show, put on by our very own Frankfort Jaycees. Don’t miss the Car Show and enjoy Sapphire Bay Aquatic Center for $7 a person, children under 2 are FREE.

Looking to be a vendor during our 4th of July Festival, click on the Document Center to download a form. Fill out the vendor form and bring in your form of payment to the Park Office. You can also send it in the mail.

We will have a 3x3 Basketball Tournament & a 4x4 Volley Ball Tournament. 

Click on the Document Center to find the tournament forms. 

     Please send all payments and forms to: 1 Adrian Marks Drive, Frankfort, IN 46041

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RAICES FESTIVAL AT PRAIRIE CREEK PARK

Celebrate the vibrant & rich diversity of Latin American culture. Enjoy LIVE music, captivating art displays, interactive demonstrations, various unique vendors & don't forget about the authentic, mouthwatering cuisine.

September 13th, 2025 downtown Frankfort will be the place to be, bring the whole family for a day they will always remember! Admission & parking are FREE!

Looking to be a vendor during our Raíces Festival, click on the Document Center to download the form. Fill out the vendor form and form of payment to the Park Office or you can mail in your form and payment. 

You can also find a Raíces Festival form in Español.

Please send all payments and forms to: 1 Adrian Marks Drive, Frankfort, IN 46041. 

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We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the communities generous donations to the 2024 Raíces Festival,. Every piece of support is instrumental, in making this event a success, while enriching the community with incredible experience. We truly appreciate your commitment and look forward to your continued partnership.

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT TPA PARK

Experience the magic this season, with over 1 Million LED Christmas Lights and mesmerizing animated displays! Our Festival of Lights is a drive thru dazzling winter wonderland only. While driving through, you can have a wonderful time visiting with Santa at the Santa House, where he loves to hand out candy canes to all. 

Not only can your whole family come on out to the Festival of Lights, but also, your animals, we love seeing the twinkle in their eyes! Santa, may even have dog treats for them! After you stop at the Santa House, you can indulge in hot chocolate and tasty treats at our concession stand, warm up with a bowl of soup! While driving through the festival, tune to 96.9 to hear wonderful Christmas music and a few of the Parks Department's interviews about what they love during the Festival of Lights. 

Our Festival of Lights, is ran solely on donations only and we warmly appreciate them all. You will not want to miss out on all the excitement during our Festival of Lights located in TPA Park, 1 Adrian Marks Drive, Frankfort, IN 46041.

Mission Statement: The Frankfort Police Department strives to serve our community with compassion, integrity, and grit. We are committed to upholding the highest standards, ensuring public safety through collaborative efforts with all and creating an environment built upon trust, respect, and unwavering dedication. 

To achieve the mission of the Frankfort Police Department we uphold these values that guide our working decisions: 

Compassion: This is the core of all community-policing efforts. We will approach all situations with empathy. We will work to understand our community's diverse needs and in turn, aim to build trust with all community members. 

Integrity: We will hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards by conducting ourselves with transparency, honesty, and accountability. 

Grit: We will display perseverance and determination when serving our community. Our team members are dedicated to providing the best services to our community. We will do this through hard work, various training methods, and community engagement efforts. 

Frequently requested information can be located to the left under Topics of Interest and in the Action Center. 

Our department serves 16,500 residents as well as those who work in one of the largest contiguous industrial parks in Indiana. The department employs 37 sworn officers and 12 civilian employees. We respond to over 10,000 calls for service each year. Our agency is currently in self-assessment for accreditation through the Indiana Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. In June 2023, we moved into our new police headquarters. This is the first building constructed for the sole purpose of providing police services to our city.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.  We are honored to serve the residents of Frankfort.

Chief Scott Shoemaker

Say Thank you to a Frankfort Police Department Employee

Did a Frankfort Police Department Employee go above and beyond? Let them know you appreciate their service.

Here is how to submit a commendation: 

• Online Form: Submit a quick & easy online form https://www.frontlinepss.com/ia/portal/Frankfort-IN
• Call or Visit: Call or visit the Police Department during business hours and ask to speak with the Chief or Deputy Chief. 

Your recognition will be reviewed by the Chief of Police's office. A copy will be placed in the employee's file for future reference, and the original document will be send to the officer as a token of your appreciation. 

File a complaint on a Frankfort Police Department Employee

Did a Frankfort Police Department Employee go above and beyond? Let them know you appreciate their service.

Here is how to submit an employee complaint: 

• Online Form: Submit a quick & easy online form https://www.frontlinepss.com/ia/portal/Frankfort-IN
• Call or Visit: Call or visit the Police Department during business hours and ask to speak with the Chief or Deputy Chief. 

Your compliant will be sent to the Administration Division for review.

 Follow the Frankfort Police Department's social media pages     

• Police Department Facebook Page
• Police Department Instagram

Frankfort’s Street Department is responsible for providing a safe transportation system, a clean environment, and improving the condition of the community’s alleyways. In addition, we are proud to provide the following menu of comprehensive services to enhance the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the City.

The Frankfort Police Department Code Enforcement Unit is within the Special Operations Division. The unit has two full-time code enforcement officers for the City of Frankfort. The City is separated north to south of Clinton Street. 

Code Enforcement Officers handle the following complaints: 

• Grass & Weeds
• Accumulation of Trash/Litter
• Junk Vehicles 
• 3-hour Parking - Downtown 
• Parking Complaints 
• Other Nuisances 

The Unit works with the Frankfort Police Department Patrol Unit, Clerk - Treasurer's Office, and the City Legal Department to ensure compliance with local ordinances. 

Complaints on properties can be made online by visiting Property Violation/Complaint