Franklin County commissioners opt out of federal refugee resettlement, 11–2 after split public comment After a brief, divided public-comment period, Franklin County commissioners approved a resolution declaring the county does not want to participate in the federal refugee resettlement program, voting 11–2 on March 16, 2020.

Franklin County commissioners have officially opted out of the federal refugee resettlement program, igniting a fierce debate among locals.

Get the details!

#FranklinCounty #TN #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #LocalGovAI #FranklinCountyRefugees #PublicPolicy