Benton is a dynamic community that is well positioned for the future. As we develop the vision for Benton’s future, we celebrate its past, and embrace the present. We understand that our decisions today will have a lasting impact on tomorrow and so each decision that impacts the community must be carefully considered. The Town Officials, staff, and various commissions, boards and committees are working diligently to provide residents and future generations an outstanding quality of life.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Town of Benton will conduct two (2) public hearings on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Benton Town Hall.
The purpose of the first public hearing will be to receive comments on the performance of the Town on its FY 2017 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program (Contract No. 2000331217) for street improvements. The Town will submit close-out documents for the aforementioned LCDBG program to the Louisiana Division of Administration.
The second public hearing, a Fair Housing Informational Hearing, will be conducted following the Performance Hearing. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss fair housing policies, including the Fair Housing Act as Amended (Title 8), and any recommendations for improving fair housing opportunities within the community.
All residents of the Town, particularly low to moderate income persons, are invited to attend and submit comments. Any person unable to attend these hearings may submit their written comments to: Mr. S.G. Horton, Jr., Mayor, Town of Benton, Post Office Box 1390, Benton, LA 71006-1390.
Any person having a physical handicap that requires special accommodations or any non-English speaking persons who require an interpreter should telephone the Town at (318) 965-2781 or write to the Town at the above address at least three (3) days prior to the hearing date.
Town of Benton Water System
Lead and Copper Report
Lead and Copper Report
2017 Consumers Confidence Report
for Benton Water System LA 1015002
for Benton Water System LA 1015002
The State of Louisiana
Department of Environmental Quality
has issued guidelines on any outdoor burning activities.
Click the link below to for more details.
Department of Environmental Quality
has issued guidelines on any outdoor burning activities.
Click the link below to for more details.
Contact the Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA) Hotline if you suspect the misappropriation (theft), fraud, waste, or abuse
of public funds by anyone.
Information provided to the LLA Hotline may result in an investigation, audit or other review.
When providing information to the LLA Hotline, please include sufficient detail (describing who, what, where, when, why, and how) to allow us to fully evaluate your information. Although we will consider anonymous information, providing us with your name and telephone number will allow us to contact you with any additional questions that we have.
Your name and telephone number, as well as the status of complaints, are confidential.
You may also call toll-free: 1-844-50-FRAUD (1-844-503-7283)
Or FAX to: 1-844-40-FRAUD (1-844-403-7283)
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM until 5:15 PM
&
Fridays
8:00 AM until 11:30 AM
** After Hours Emergencies call (318) 965-2781 and speak to our answering service and they will contact Town Staff.
CONTACT:
BENTON TOWN HALL
105 SIBLEY STREET, BENTON LOUISIANA 71006
(318) 965-2781 MAIN LINE
(318) 965-2577 FAX
MAILING ADDRESS:
P O BOX 1390,
BENTON, LOUISIANA 71006