City of Benton

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Benton, the county seat of Franklin County, took its name from the prominent senator from Missouri, Thomas Hart Benton. The village of Benton was organized in 1841 on 20 acres of property donated by John Ewing and Walter S. Akin. In 1902 the village became a city, and incorporated under the mayor/commissioner form of government.

The current Mayor of Benton is Fred Kondritz.

The current City Council is as follows:
Accounts & Finance Commissioner -- Dennis Miller
Water& Sewer/Public Properties Commissioner -- Ronnie Baumgarte
Street Commissioner -- Don Wyant
Police & Fire Commissioner -- Don Storey

Office personnel are:
City Clerk -- Brook Craig
City Treasurer -- Lisa Stearns
Zoning Admin -- David Garavalia
Deputy City Clerk -- Melissa Hungate
Water Supt. -- Steve Shoultz
Billing/Water Dept. Clerk -- Melissa Hungate
Water Dept. Clerk -- Debbie Lefler
Public Info. Coordinator -- Rachel Gartner

The City Attorney is Tom Malkovich.

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City of Benton Contact Information:

  • 904 Grand St
    Benton, IL 62812
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  • Phone: (618) 438-3421
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  • Hours

    Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm