Meet Dr.Cassius Drake
Dr. Cassius Drake is a Franklin resident, physician, business owner, father, and community advocate.For 17 years, Franklin has been home to Dr. Drake and his family. It is where he and his wife Jacqueline raised their two sons, where he coached Franklin Little League, supported village events, opened a local business, and became involved in civic service through the Village Watch Committee and the Village of Franklin Planning Commission.
Dr. Drake has also been actively involved in neighborhood and village planning efforts. He served on the Franklin Forest HOA Board for 10 years and was a member of the Streetscape Planning Committee in 2020, reflecting his long-standing commitment to thoughtful planning, neighborhood connection, and preserving the character of Franklin.
Professionally, Dr. Drake is a board-certified emergency room physician with two decades of experience in emergency medicine. His career has been rooted in leadership, crisis care, patient advocacy, and service.
Together, Dr. Drake and Jacqueline Drake created The Drake Center, a Franklin-based healing center dedicated to helping people improve their lives through compassionate, medically guided care and integration methods.
Preserve Franklin’s Character
Franklin’s historic charm, natural beauty, and small-town spirit are worth protecting. Dr. Drake believes growth and planning should be thoughtful, respectful, and rooted in what makes the Village unique.
Priorities
Support Local Businesses
As a Franklin business owner, Dr. Drake understands how important a healthy downtown is to the life of the Village. He supports Main Street Franklin, the Franklin Community Association, and the local businesses and organizations that help Franklin thrive.
Strengthen Communication
Residents deserve to feel informed, heard, and included. Dr. Drake believes in clear communication, respectful listening, and decisions made with care. He also works to Promote Safety & Community Well-Being: As an emergency physician and former medical director, Dr. Drake understands the importance of calm leadership, preparedness, and public safety. His service on the Village Watch Committee reflects his commitment to the well-being of Franklin residents.
I am running for Franklin Village Trustee because I care deeply about this community and its future.
Franklin is where my family built our life.
It is where our boys grew up, where I coached Little League, where we became business owners, and where I have had the honor of serving through the Village Watch Committee and Planning Commission. I also served on the Franklin Forest HOA Board for 10 years and was part of the Streetscape Planning Committee in 2020, giving me meaningful experience with neighborhood leadership, village planning, and community collaboration.
I believe Franklin’s strength comes from its residents, its history, its natural beauty, its local businesses, and its strong sense of connection.
As Village Trustee, I want to help preserve what makes Franklin special while supporting thoughtful planning, open communication, public safety, responsible decision-making, and a village government where residents feel heard.
Community Roots
Dr. Drake has called the Village of Franklin home for 17 years.
He and Jacqueline raised their two sons in the community, participating in local schools, sports, music, village events, and family activities. Both boys played Franklin Baseball Little League, where Dr. Drake served as an assistant coach.
Over the years, Dr. Drake participated in many Village of Franklin events, especially those connected to The Jacqueline Drake Gallery — A Journey Within the Art, where concerts, workshops, fundraisers, open mic nights, art events, and community gatherings brought people together in downtown Franklin.
He has been a strong advocate for Main Street Franklin, the Franklin Community Association, local business, civic engagement, and preserving the heart of the Village.
Dr. Drake is a board-certified emergency room physician with 20 years of experience in emergency medicine.
Before opening his own healing clinic in Franklin, he served as Medical Director of the Henry Ford Brownstown Emergency Room for eight years.
His medical background has shaped his leadership style: calm under pressure, focused on problem-solving, committed to listening, and grounded in service.
At The Drake Center, Dr. Drake continues his work as a physician and medical director, helping people struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and deeply rooted emotional pain.
Dr. Drake was recently appointed to the Village of Franklin Planning Commission, where he serves the community in a formal civic role. He has also served on the Village Watch Committee, reflecting his commitment to safety, communication, and the well-being of Franklin residents. In addition, Dr. Drake served on the Franklin Forest HOA Board for 10 years and was a member of the Streetscape Planning Committee in 2020, further demonstrating his long-standing commitment to neighborhood leadership, thoughtful planning, and preserving the character of the Village.
His public service is rooted in collaboration, thoughtful decision-making, and a desire to protect what people love most about Franklin.
Why I'm Running
Professional Leadership
Public Service
Fun Facts About Dr. Drake
Dr. Cassius Drake is not only a Franklin resident, physician, business owner, and candidate for Village Trustee — he has also appeared on national television. Dr. Drake was featured for three seasons on TLC’s medical series Untold Stories of the ER, sharing real-life emergency room stories inspired by his years as a board-certified emergency physician. He also recently returned from filming his fourth season of the show, which is expected to air in January. It is one more reflection of Dr. Drake’s unique background: a physician with decades of emergency medicine experience, a steady presence under pressure, and a lifelong commitment to helping people through some of their most difficult moments.
November 2026
Vote Dr. Cassius Drake for Franklin Village Trustee.
Don’t make a mistake — vote for Drake. ✏️.
Dr. Drake is committed to supporting a Village where families feel connected, businesses feel supported, residents feel heard, and Franklin’s historic charm and community spirit remain strong for generations to come.
