Franklin County, MO elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Franklin County: 13 seats on 11 elected bodies. 6 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
County Commission
Franklin County Commission
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Associate Commissioner, District 1 | Paul Overschmidt Republican source |
| Associate Commissioner, District 2 | Ken Cox Republican source |
| Presiding Commissioner | David Schatz Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Assessor | Dawn Mentz Republican source | |
| Auditor | Angela M. Gibson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Circuit Clerk | Connie Ward Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Collector of Revenue | Doug Trentmann Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Clerk | Tim Baker Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Matthew Becker Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Public Administrator | Mary Jo Straatmann Democratic source | |
| Recorder of Deeds | Lisa Smart Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Steve Pelton Republican source | |
| Treasurer | Debbie Aholt Republican source |
How many local governments Franklin County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 58 local governments in Franklin County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 13 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 10 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 34 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Franklin County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 2.3% · White 88.7% · Black 0.9% · Asian 0.4% · Other or more than one race 7.7% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Franklin County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.0% | 1,610 | 52,553 | 54,163 |
| August 2026 | 3.6% | 1,976 | 52,369 | 54,345 |
| July 2026 | 3.7% | 2,016 | 52,957 | 54,973 |
| June 2026 | 3.5% | 1,890 | 52,529 | 54,419 |
| May 2026 | 3.2% | 1,736 | 52,252 | 53,988 |
| April 2026 | 3.3% | 1,764 | 52,212 | 53,976 |
| March 2026 | 4.0% | 2,165 | 51,604 | 53,769 |
| February 2026 | 4.3% | 2,291 | 51,337 | 53,628 |
| January 2026 | 4.3% | 2,325 | 51,169 | 53,494 |
| December 2025 | 3.0% | 1,641 | 52,226 | 53,867 |
| November 2025 | 3.1% | 1,672 | 52,269 | 53,941 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.2% | 1,736 | 52,023 | 53,759 |
| August 2025 | 3.9% | 2,127 | 52,072 | 54,199 |
| July 2025 | 4.1% | 2,237 | 52,645 | 54,882 |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | 2,133 | 52,414 | 54,547 |
| May 2025 | 3.7% | 1,988 | 52,028 | 54,016 |
| April 2025 | 3.4% | 1,842 | 52,266 | 54,108 |
| March 2025 | 4.2% | 2,242 | 51,592 | 53,834 |
| February 2025 | 4.4% | 2,353 | 51,408 | 53,761 |
| January 2025 | 4.3% | 2,291 | 51,383 | 53,674 |
| December 2024 | 3.2% | 1,723 | 51,812 | 53,535 |
| November 2024 | 3.1% | 1,645 | 51,894 | 53,539 |
| October 2024 | 3.1% | 1,654 | 52,222 | 53,876 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.7% | 2,024 | 52,030 | 54,054 |
| 2024 | 3.5% | 1,866 | 51,985 | 53,851 |
| 2023 | 2.9% | 1,546 | 51,611 | 53,157 |
| 2022 | 2.5% | 1,290 | 50,740 | 52,030 |
| 2021 | 3.9% | 1,984 | 49,234 | 51,218 |
| 2020 | 6.4% | 3,258 | 47,669 | 50,927 |
| 2019 | 3.2% | 1,680 | 50,017 | 51,697 |
| 2018 | 3.2% | 1,616 | 49,457 | 51,073 |
| 2017 | 3.7% | 1,910 | 49,139 | 51,049 |
| 2016 | 4.5% | 2,294 | 48,977 | 51,271 |
Crime reported in Franklin County
By police agency (8)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 28 | 88 | 57,709 |
| Washington Police Department | 2025 | 46 | 197 | 15,734 |
| Union Police Department | 2025 | 55 | 302 | 13,407 |
| Pacific Police Department | 2025 | 20 | 68 | 7,970 |
| St. Clair Police Department | 2025 | 20 | 93 | 4,727 |
| New Haven Police Department | 2025 | 1 | 11 | 2,394 |
| Gerald Police Department | 2023 | 1 | 8 | 1,351 |
| Berger Police Department | 2019 | 0 | 0 | 220 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (7), 2016
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Sheriff's Office | 109 | 27 | 57,441 |
| Washington Police Department | 30 | 3 | 14,065 |
| Pacific Police Department | 19 | 6 | 7,192 |
| Union Police Department | 23 | 2 | 11,092 |
| St. Clair Police Department | 14 | 2 | 4,701 |
| New Haven Police Department | 7 | 0 | 2,097 |
| Gerald Police Department | 5 | 0 | 1,313 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Franklin County Assessor?
- Dawn Mentz (Republican) is the Assessor of Franklin County, Missouri.
- Who is the Franklin County Auditor?
- Angela M. Gibson (Republican) is the Auditor of Franklin County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Franklin County Circuit Clerk?
- Connie Ward (Republican) is the Circuit Clerk of Franklin County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Franklin County Collector of Revenue?
- Doug Trentmann (Republican) is the Collector of Revenue of Franklin County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Franklin County County Clerk?
- Tim Baker (Republican) is the County Clerk of Franklin County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Matthew Becker (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Franklin County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Franklin County Public Administrator?
- Mary Jo Straatmann (Democratic) is the Public Administrator of Franklin County, Missouri.
- Who is the Franklin County Recorder of Deeds?
- Lisa Smart (Republican) is the Recorder of Deeds of Franklin County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Franklin County Sheriff?
- Steve Pelton (Republican) is the Sheriff of Franklin County, Missouri.
- Who is the Franklin County Treasurer?
- Debbie Aholt (Republican) is the Treasurer of Franklin County, Missouri.
- Who are the Franklin County commissioners?
- Paul Overschmidt (Associate Commissioner, District 1); Ken Cox (Associate Commissioner, District 2); David Schatz (Presiding Commissioner).
- What is the population of Franklin County?
- About 105,950 people, with a median age of 41.8; the median household income is $73,165 and 8.2% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Franklin County?
- 3.0% in September 2026 (preliminary): 1,610 people unemployed in a labor force of 54,163, against 3.2% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Franklin County?
- 58 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 13 municipal, 10 school district and 34 special district governments.
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