John Franklin has served as Mayor of Vista since 2022, previously serving on the City Council for eight years. Originally from Kansas, Mayor Franklin was drawn to public service as a college student. After serving as a Congressional aide in Washington DC, Franklin chose Vista as his permanent home due to the size of community, quality of life, and the great weather. Mayor Franklin is focused on addressing homelessness.

Join Rachel for a candid conversation about public service and Mayor Franklin's approach to this critically important issue impacting the Vista community.

Mayor John Franklin

Homelessness Strategic Plan

North County Food Bank

Operation HOPE North County

Book Recommendation: How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie

Music: Johnny Cash

Business Shoutout: Nucci's Italian Cafe

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