Council Member· 2021-11-01–2029-11-01 (month-level start: November 2021 first elected November 2, 2021 and seated at the November 2021 organizational meeting per Journal-News; sworn in again for the 2025 term November 24, 2025 per organizational meeting minutes; month-level end: November 2029, four-year term of the 2025 four-seat cycle per cityofoxford.org staggered 3 and 4 seat council description, the city council page lists November 2027 for all members which does not match that cycle)
Amber Franklin
Oxford
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 6:12
- Avg per meeting
- 1:14
- Segments
- 83
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Top issues during term (17)(Public Safety)
Fire access and code compliance on fraternity row
Sprinklering the historic building is a significant cost the fraternity's alumni have agreed to fund.
Town-Gown Student Conduct Concerns
Coalition for a Healthy Community update
County-Wide OVI Task Force Grant
Up to $250,000 in state funding, no direct local cost.
October 29 Hostage Incident Response
CARES survivor services funding
CARES needs about $440,000 in philanthropy for FY2027; the city has given roughly $10,000-$11,000 a year.
Prohibited parking ordinance revision
None stated.
Oxford Winter House emergency shelter
The fund holds $144,000, receiving about $30,000 a year, with $20,000 drawn annually from the balance.
School Resource Officer Program
Butler County mutual police aid agreement
None stated.
Sheriff's 'Sanctuary City' Video
Weisman LED sign settlement
Fire department vehicle replacement
Costs the city no more than $53,071.
Proposed resolution on federal law enforcement compliance
Police body-worn camera program
Up to $289,800.02 over the life of the contract.
Fire Civil Citations Ordinance
fire department levy
Passing it likely means a higher tax bill for local property owners, while failing it could leave the fire department short on cash for equipment and staffing.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Franklin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.