Mike Franks — He is the only District 4 candidate whose experience comes entirely from the private sector. He has never been a city employee, nor has he ever been hired by a city government with City Council approval.
Roseville, California

Mike
Franks Candidate for City Council • District 4

A 33-year Roseville resident with a background in finance, healthcare business leadership, community service, and local volunteer involvement.

Mike Franks campaign headshot
Mike FranksRoseville resident for 33 years
Mike Franks with his family on the beach

Biography

Longtime Roseville resident. Business leader. Community volunteer.

The following biography is based on information supplied by the candidate.

Mike Franks has lived in Roseville for 33 years. He and his wife, Jan, have been married for 38 years and raised four children in Roseville. All four attended Roseville public schools. Their children are now married, and Mike and Jan have 12 grandchildren. Their son, daughter-in-law, and three grandsons currently live in West Roseville.

Mike earned a degree in Finance from Brigham Young University and later earned an MBA from UC Davis. He began his career in accounting at a Fortune 500 healthcare company before moving into medical device sales.

Over a 36-year career in medical products and services, Mike worked in and led commercial growth initiatives at companies including Baxter, Cardinal Health, Medline, Quest Diagnostics, Roper Technologies, and Sodexo. His professional background includes financial management, sales leadership, strategic planning, and organizational growth.  

Mike says his reason for running is to serve the Roseville community and apply his private-sector financial and leadership experience to local government.

Mike has described himself as a lifelong registered Republican while also stating that he respects people who hold differing views and intends to listen to residents across the community.  He believes its important to have someone new to city government bring an outside perspective.

Stated priorities

Issues Mike would focus on.

These are the candidate's stated positions and priorities.

01

Taxes & Fees

Opposes any new local taxes and fees.

02

Public Safety

Key to a thriving community.  Impacts other priorities.

03

Homelessness

We cannot and will not have Roseville become like Sacramento or the Bay Area.  Zero tolerance from the start.

04

Planned Growth

Growth is good if its planned, measured, and fiscally responsible. 

05

Business & Jobs

Supports maintaining a business environment that attracts employers and jobs. Achieveing the other priorites attracts businesses and jobs.


Service close to home.

Mike's community participation has included schools, youth sports, his neighborhood, and his church.

School Site Councils

Participated in local school site council activities.

Youth Sports

Coached youth sports in the Roseville community.

Pony Baseball

Served as treasurer on the Pony Baseball board.

HOA Leadership

Served on his homeowners association board for more than 20 years.

Church Service

Served in lay leadership roles within his church congregation.

Local Family Ties

Raised four children in Roseville and has family living in West Roseville today.

Personal interests

Sports have always been part of Mike's life.

Mike enjoys golf, skiing, and following sports. He also enjoys watching his grandchildren participate in sports and activities.

Golf
Skiing
Sports fan
Family activities
Contact

Connect with the campaign.


Phone: (916) 768-0368
Make checks payable to:
Mike Franks - Committee to Elect
Mailing address:
1025 Danielle Drive
Roseville, CA 95747-8501