Franklin County commissioner wants explanation from state on vaccine distribution This comes as Tim Brinker says the number of vaccines sent to the region doesn't match population percentage Author: Ashley Cole Updated: 10:42 PM CST February 9, 2021 FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. — Franklin County commissioner Tim Brinker sent a letter to state officials regarding the COVID-19 vaccine supply in the state. This as Brinker says the number of vaccines sent to the region doesn't match population percentages. This is how the state said they'd allot the vaccines. On Monday, St. Louis County said it would have to put vaccine appointments on pause due to not receiving any vaccine doses from the state for three weeks.