In May, multiple local media sources (Belling, Wisconsin Right Now, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and Journal Times) all reported John Nelson, Mayor of Franklin and full-time Lieutenant in the Waterford Police Department was placed on Suspension/Administrative Leave pending an internal investigation. On October 17, 2024 the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that John Nelson has officially "retired" in the middle of a pending investigation of the Waterford Town Board.  Franklin Community News has obtained information indicating that on the day of Mayor Nelsons investigation interview, prior to his "retirement", he attempted to unlawfully gain access to documents of one of the ongoing investigations in a non-public area in the Town of Waterford Administration building. On October 17, 2024 the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that John Nelson has officially "retired" in the middle of a pending investigation of the Waterford Town Board.    “It is importan...