Fair Commission Meeting 11-11-2026 - 6 PM

The City of Franklin Fair Commission met on November 11, 2026, to review St. Martin’s Fair finances and consider ways to increase revenue and reduce costs. Members cited $32,220.01 in permit revenue and discussed a deficit of roughly $49,000, with concerns about city labor costs, overtime, and how DPW, police, fire, payroll taxes, and benefits are charged to the fair. Participants suggested reviewing staffing and work schedules with those departments; no spending approval or contract award was recorded.

The commission discussed soliciting business sponsorships, including a proposed $25,000 title sponsorship and lower sponsorship levels around $1,000, as well as promotional options such as a fair webpage, social media, maps, shirts, and signage. These amounts and ideas were not approved as a sponsorship program. A motion was passed to create a St. Martin’s Fair Facebook page and a dedicated page on the city website. The subcommittee was expected to develop a logo, sponsorship tiers, advertising materials, and a list of potential sponsors. No procurement activity was identified.