The Benton City Council will meet Monday, April 27 at City Hall, marking the first regular meeting for newly appointed council member Chad Slaughter. Slaughter will represent Ward 3, Position 1, filling the remainder of the term previously held by Bill Donnor, who passed away in February. Donnor’s term was set to run through the […]
Eight Benton citizens interview for vacant City Council seat April 21st
Eight residents have applied to fill a vacant seat on the Benton City Council following the February passing of Council Member Bill Donnor, who represented Ward 3, Position 1. The applicants are Bret Stracener, Chad Slaughter, Kevin Simmons, John Mark Pierce, Jerry Ponder, Cindy Bowden, Gary Garner, and Mary Grace Daughtrey. The Benton City Council […]
City Councilman & Banker – Ponder – to Seek Mayor Office in 2018
Update, May 15, 2018 Benton City Councilman Jerry Ponder officially announces his candidacy for Mayor of Benton. His announcement follows. Born on April 19, 1960 in Shreveport, Louisiana, Ponder has dedicated a large portion of his life to serving others and being involved in his community. He moved to Benton 17 years ago with his […]