KARIALTERMAN
JONATHANJACOBS
for FRANKLIN VILLAGE COUNCIL
Jonathan & Kari

Proven leaders.
Ready to serve Franklin.

Kari — three decades in nonprofit & philanthropic leadership, founding her own advisory practice and serving on multiple local boards.
Jonathan — engineer and entrepreneur, three decades in property management, co-founded The Robot Garage.
Fiscally responsible pragmatists — ready to get things done for the Village we've loved for decades.
Come Say Hello Get in Touch

Meet Kari & Jonathan

Two neighbors, decades in Franklin, partnering to bring real experience to the Village Council.

Kari Alterman

Founder, Good Name Advisors

Kari has spent three decades in nonprofit and philanthropic leadership. She was a founding member of the Interfaith Leadership Council and serves on the boards of Zekelman Holocaust Center, Clover Hill, and others. She and her husband Eddie have called Franklin home for 25 years.

Jonathan Jacobs

President, The Robot Garage

Jonathan co-founded The Robot Garage in 2011, which has taught engineering and robotics to 100,000+ young students. He has also managed property for three decades, tapping into both his B.S. in engineering and MBA. Jonathan grew up in Franklin, and he and his wife, Sarah, moved back in 1999 to raise their three daughters.

Our Priorities

What Kari and Jonathan will bring to the Village Council.

Honoring Franklin's historic charm

Meeting today's opportunities and challenges

Strategically planning for our future

Leading with constructive, respectful dialogue

Office Hours — Join Us & Share Your Thoughts

Come say hello. Join us in the garden behind the Franklin Library, or check Facebook & Instagram for an alternate location in case of inclement weather. We're here to listen and learn!

Wed, September 23
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tues, October 6
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Thurs, October 29
9:30 – 10:30 AM