Frankart present at Jan. 6 rally

Commissioner-elect Bill Frankart was present at the Jan. 6 2021 rally. Frankart's presence in Washington, D.C. during the rally was confirmed via a Facebook post from the day. The post features a photo of Frankart posing in a MAGA hat amongst other rallygoers with the Capitol building in the background. Other photos show crowds of people, the Capitol building and a photo of President Donald Trump on a jumbotron. It is unclear if Frankart was involved in breaching the Capitol or was part of the insurrection as he did not respond to questions from the A-T. However, he has not been charged with anything in regard to the insurrection. The A-T sent the following questions to Frankart: • Did you attend the rally prior to the insurrection and were you present at the insurrection? At any point, did you go inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6? • If you did go inside, can you tell us what you did while you were inside, where in the building you were, how long you were inside, what you observed and when you left and why you left? • If you didn't go inside, can you recall your proximity to the building? • Can you share with us what you recall seeing on that day? What stands out most in your mind about what you witnessed? • Some people describe this as an attack on our democracy; others have suggested it wasn't an attack. Which, in your view, is more accurate? Please explain. How do you describe what you saw? • Were you by yourself in attendance or were you there with others? If you were there with others, can you tell us a little about who you were there with? • Were you armed or was anyone you were there with armed with any type of weapons? Please explain. • Did you witness anyone with weapons or did you witness any violence? Please explain. • Hundreds of people who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection have been convicted of various crimes related to it. In your view, are these convictions warranted? Why or why not? Please explain. Frankart beat Adam Smith in the primary election in May for Seneca County Commissioner. Frankart is running unopposed on the November ballot. He will replace Commissioner Mike Kerschner who chose not to go up for re-election.