City election clerk Ann Franklin leaves position

After 14 years with the city of Austin, elections clerk Ann Franklin will be leaving her position. Friends and colleagues planned a cake-and-punch gathering at City Hall yesterday afternoon to bid adieu to the city veteran. According to an email from Myrna Rios of the Office of the City Clerk, Franklin “played a key role in coordinating with outside entities on Elections, prepared Council meeting minutes, and managed Mayor and Council and Executive financial reporting.” Those who could not make it to yesterday’s gathering still have time to say goodbye. Franklin’s last day will be July 24.