FRANKFORT, Ind. (WISH) — Officials, employees and residents on Tuesday morning gathered to celebrate the opening of the county’s new three-story Clinton County Annex, marking the completion of a yearslong effort designed to modernize government services in downtown Frankfort.
“This has been a long time coming,” County Commissioners President Jordan Brewer said in a statement in a news release. “From the demolition of the old bank building to today’s ribbon cutting, a lot of people have put in long hours to make this Annex a reality. We’re excited to finally open the doors and welcome the public into a building that was designed with our citizens in mind.”
County Council President Alan Dunn said in a statement in the release that the project will streamline how residents interact with county departments. “The Annex is an investment in how we serve people. By consolidating offices, updating our technology and creating more efficient spaces, we’re not just improving the work environment for employees — we’re making it easier for residents to get what they need in one place.”
Built on the former Regions Bank site, which underwent a complex demolition beginning in early 2023, the Annex now houses the offices of the auditor, the treasurer, the recorder, the assessor, the Area Plan Commission, the surveyor, the veterans service officer, and both the Commissioners and County Council offices. It also provides temporary space for court and prosecutor operations while renovations continue at the historic courthouse.
Ground was broken for the project in August 2023, and the cost was nearly $18 million, according to published reports.
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