Franklin Township, Marion County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Franklin Township is one of the nine township
s of Marion County
, Indiana
, United States
. Located in the southeast corner of the county, it has been subsumed into the city of Indianapolis
along with most of the rest of the county. It contains the communities of Acton
, Wanamaker
, and the eastern portion of the excluded city of Beech Grove
.
Franklin Township is one of the last areas in Marion County to see heavy suburban land development from the outward expansion of Indianapolis. This is primarily because of a history of family farms in the area, but is also due to various civic efforts to maintain a rural atmosphere in the area over time.
In recent years, Franklin Township has seen a population explosion leading to a heavy reliance on residential property taxes in particular for funding of the Franklin Township Community Schools
. Also, as the Indiana Property Tax caps
have been phased in from 2008 to 2011, revenue for the schools in the township has dropped more than 19.8%. After two referenda failed to close the $13 Million gap in school funding, the school board proposed cuts to close the gap, these include cutting 81 teachers, cutting elementary music and art programs, and halting most student busing. The shortfall is larger in Franklin Township because of the demographics being extensively residential while the tax burden with the aforementioned Property Tax caps has shifted more to farms and businesses which now have a capped rate of 2% and 3% respectively. A third referendum is scheduled for May 3, 2011 and is expected to be the last referendum that could prevent the extensive cuts to teacher staffing and busing.
The population of the township in 2008 was 36,160.
Franklin Township Community School Corporation
is the public school district that serves all of Franklin Township.
Township
The word township is used to refer to different kinds of settlements in different countries. Township is generally associated with an urban area. However there are many exceptions to this rule. In Australia, the United States, and Canada, they may be settlements too small to be considered urban...
s of Marion County
Marion County, Indiana
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2010 recorded a population of 903,393, making it the largest county in the state and 55th most populated county in the country, greater than the population of six states. The county seat is Indianapolis, the state capital and...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Located in the southeast corner of the county, it has been subsumed into the city of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
along with most of the rest of the county. It contains the communities of Acton
Acton, Indiana
Acton is a small community located in the southeast corner of Marion County, Indiana, and has been included into the city of Indianapolis. The community was named for a resident, General Acton....
, Wanamaker
Wanamaker, Indiana
Wanamaker, Indiana, is a community of Indianapolis located in southeast Marion County, Indiana. Wanamaker is situated nine miles southeast of downtown Indianapolis in northern Franklin Township...
, and the eastern portion of the excluded city of Beech Grove
Beech Grove, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,880 people, 6,085 households, and 3,839 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,462.5 people per square mile . There were 6,506 housing units at an average density of 1,513.9 per square mile...
.
Franklin Township is one of the last areas in Marion County to see heavy suburban land development from the outward expansion of Indianapolis. This is primarily because of a history of family farms in the area, but is also due to various civic efforts to maintain a rural atmosphere in the area over time.
In recent years, Franklin Township has seen a population explosion leading to a heavy reliance on residential property taxes in particular for funding of the Franklin Township Community Schools
Franklin Township Community School Corporation
Franklin Township Community School Corporation is a public school district in Franklin Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. It is responsible for seven elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two middle schools and one high school. The school district's current enrollment is...
. Also, as the Indiana Property Tax caps
Taxation in Indiana
Taxes in Indiana are almost entirely authorized at the state level, although the revenue is used to fund both local and state level government. The state of Indiana's income comes from four primary tax areas. Most state level income is from a sales tax of 7% and a flat state income tax of 3.4%. The...
have been phased in from 2008 to 2011, revenue for the schools in the township has dropped more than 19.8%. After two referenda failed to close the $13 Million gap in school funding, the school board proposed cuts to close the gap, these include cutting 81 teachers, cutting elementary music and art programs, and halting most student busing. The shortfall is larger in Franklin Township because of the demographics being extensively residential while the tax burden with the aforementioned Property Tax caps has shifted more to farms and businesses which now have a capped rate of 2% and 3% respectively. A third referendum is scheduled for May 3, 2011 and is expected to be the last referendum that could prevent the extensive cuts to teacher staffing and busing.
The population of the township in 2008 was 36,160.
Franklin Township Community School Corporation
Franklin Township Community School Corporation
Franklin Township Community School Corporation is a public school district in Franklin Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. It is responsible for seven elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two middle schools and one high school. The school district's current enrollment is...
is the public school district that serves all of Franklin Township.
Newspapers
- Informer, A Publication of the Franklin Township Civic League, Inc.
- Pilot Flashes, Newspaper of Franklin Central High School
Website
- FTONews.com, Franklin Township Online News
- http://www.ftcsc.k12.in.us/, Franklin Township Schools.
State Legislators
The following legislators represent the districts which contain parts of Franklin Township.Indiana House
| Representative | Party | District |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence L. Buell Lawrence Buell (Indiana politician) Lawrence L. "Larry" Buell Sr. is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 89th District since 1994. He was previously a member of the Indiana House from 1980 to 1992.-External links:* Official government website... |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
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| Michael B. Murphy Michael Murphy (Indiana politician) Michael B. "Mike" Murphy is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 90th District since 1994.In 2010, Mike Murphy ran for the 2010 Republican nomination to seat currently held by Dan Burton. He released several detailed policy position papers to the public... |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
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Indiana Senate
| Senator | Party | District |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia L. Miller Patricia Miller Patricia L. Miller is a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 32nd District since 1983. She is the Chairman of Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services. Miller was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1982 to 1983... |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
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