Frequently Asked Questions

Q – When and where are Town Board meetings?
Answer: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall. Contact the Town Clerk for more information at (985) 839-3569.

Q – When are Town Board elections?
Answer: Elections for the Town Board are held every four years. The next election will be in October of 2008.

Q – How do I register to vote?
Answer: Registrar of Voters Office. Contact them at (985) 839-7850 or visit them at the Courthouse in Franklinton.

Q – Where do I pay my taxes?
Answer: Parish taxes are paid at the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. They can be reached by phone at (985) 839-3434 or in person at 1002 Main Street.
Local taxes are paid at the Franklinton Town Hall. They can be reached by phone at (985)-839-3569 or in person at 301 11th Avenue.

Q – How do I find information about local schools?
Answer: Washington Parish School System is the local public school system. They can be reached at (985) 839-3436 or at 800 Main Street. For more information, visit: www.wpsb.org.
Bowling Green School is the local private school. They can be reached at (985) 839-5317 or at 700 Varnado Street. For more information, visit: www.bgsbucs.com.

Q – How do I get a library card?
Answer: The Washington Parish Library can provide the necessary information. Contact the Franklinton branch at (985) 839-7805.

Q – Where is the local Post Office?
Answer: The Franklinton Post Office is located at 900 Main Street. They can be reached at (985) 839-2221. A new post office for Franklinton is currently being built.

Q - How does garbage pick up work?
Answer: The Town of Franklinton contracts garbage collection services to Parish Disposal. Each area of the town has a designated service day and all items should be placed out front by 7:00 the morning of pick up. For more information on garbage collection, contact Parish Disposal at (985) 839-0066 or visit them at 21164 Hwy 16.

Q – Where is the closest DMV?
Answer: The DMV Office is currently located in Franklinton Town Hall at 301 11th Avenue.

Q – Where do I pay traffic citations?
Answer: In person at Franklinton Police Department at 409 11th Avenue.

Q – Where can I get a building permit?
Answer: Franklinton Town Hall. The building inspector's office is in Franklinton Town Hall at 301 11th Avenue.

Q – Who provides electricity to town residents?
Answer: WST Electric provides electricity to the Town of Franklinton. You may contact them at (985) 839-3562 or visit in person at 950 Pearl Street.

Q – Who provides cable television services?
Answer: Charter Communications is the local cable provider. You may call them at (888)-438-2427.

Q – Does the Town of Franklinton have a leash law?
Answer: Yes. For more information, contact the Franklinton Police Department at (985) 839-2977.

Q – How can I find out information about local arts and events in the area?
Answer – For more information about local events, call the Franklinton Chamber of Commerce office at (985) 839-5822 or visit their website at www.franklintonlouisiana.org. Also, call the Washington Parish Tourism Commission at (888) 827-7118 or visit them online at www.washingtonparishtourism.com.