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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.
Community Bulletin Board
Help seniors during these summer months.
Donate fans, room coolers, and small a/c's to the Town of Benton at 105 Sibley Street.
Donate fans, room coolers, and small a/c's to the Town of Benton at 105 Sibley Street.
Public Hearing Notice
A Public Hearing will be held on June 14, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Benton Town Hall, 105 Sibley Street, Benton, Louisiana. Proposed Resolution 3 of 2021 to adopt the 2021 tax millage rate of 7.32 mills for General Alimony and 4.90 mills for Streets. The proposed millage is a renewal of the previous years ad valorem tax.
Questions please contact Stephanie Collier at 318-965-2781
To review the full agenda go to Town Council tab in the menu and select the Upcoming Meeting Agenda " June 14"
Public Hearing Notice – Town
of Benton
This is to inform the public of the opportunity to attend a public hearing on the proposed Louisiana Community Block Grant (LCDBG) application to be submitted to the Louisiana Office of Community Development. The public hearing will be held on June 23, 2021 at 10:00 am at Benton Town Hall Council Chambers 105 Sibley Street, Benton, Louisiana.
The Town will provide auxiliary aids and services under the ADA for disabled persons who wish to participate in the hearing. Anyone requiring special services should contact Stephanie Collier at 318-965-2781, as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made.
The programs included in the LCDBG application are:
- Sewer Treatment
- New Sewer Collections
- Existing Sewer Collection Rehab
- Streets
- Potable Water
Written Comments should be directive to Shelly Horton, Mayor at P O Box 1390, Benton, Louisiana 71006 no later than June 18, 2021.
Click the link below to view the
Benton 2020 Consumer Confidence Report.
Office of Broadband and Connectivity
State of Louisiana
Division of Administration
Office of Broadband and Connectivity
State of Louisiana
Division of Administration
My name is Veneeth Iyengar and I am the Executive Director for Broadband Development and Connectivity for the state. Our office’s vision is to aggressively eliminate the digital divide that exists in Louisiana by 2029, if not sooner. Addressing the digital divide can only be done if we tackle broadband accessibility, affordability and digital literacy concurrently.
To that end, we are announcing an effort with the Federal Communications Commission to build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. This temporary benefit will help lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This program is first come, first served and the application period will open May 12,2021.
This program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for qualifying households on qualifying Tribal lands. The benefit also provides a discount of up to $100 per household toward a one-time purchase of a desktop computer, laptop or tablet purchased through a participating broadband provider. Click here to view specific eligibility guidelines.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit enrollment begins May 12, 2021. Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company using an online or mail-in application. Additional information about the Emergency Broadband Benefit is available at www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. any day of the week.
I ask you to please share this information with your eligible constituents as soon as possible. I have attached a flyer that can be shared on social media.
There are at least 1.6 million Louisianians representing about 643,000 households, including 47% of both Black and Hispanic/Latino households, who do not have access to high speed internet due to either infrastructure availability or affordability of subscriptions. Additionally, there are about 744,000 adults in Louisiana who lack the digital literacy skills needed to best make use of broadband.
Thank you for any assistance you or your organization can provide to spread the word about this important opportunity.
FEMA Assistance / Funeral Expenses
Sadly the Louisiana Office of Public Health has reported that Bossier Parish has seen to date 290 total deaths due to COVID19, 260 of those were confirmed and 30 of them listed as probable.
If you or someone you know was directly affected by having a family member that passed away due to COVID19 there may be some Funeral Expense Assistance by FEMA.
Louisiana’s U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance – State Program
Struggling to pay rent due to COVID?
The program is funded through the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 133). This relief package includes $25 billion for emergency rental assistance, of which $161 million has been allocated to the state to provide assistance in 57 Louisiana parishes.
Both landlords and renters may apply. The program can provide assistance for past-due rent and forward rent payments for applicants.
This program will be providing financial assistance to Louisiana renters and landlords experiencing financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please visit and share www.LAStateRent.com to apply and for more information.
Click below for latest updates on Covid 19
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Town Hall Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM until 5:15 PM
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Fridays
8:00 AM until 11:30 AM
** After Hours Utility Related Emergencies, please call (318) 965-2781**
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)
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