FRANKLIN — Franklin City Manager Mitch Kloewer started his new role last week, and the retired U.S. Navy flight officer said his first week was a chance to meet with department heads and get acquainted with the city’s challenges and benefits.

“The truth is that I am looking to get involved up here and see what I can do to help make the city better,” Kloewer said. “It was an opportunity where I thought I could use my experience in management to improve life for everyone here.”

Kloewer and his wife purchased a home in nearby Salisbury about a year ago, and he said he has been welcomed by the community with open arms. He said some of the nicest people he's met are from Franklin, and he is looking forward to being a positive leader who will work on issues and build off accomplishments alread

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