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William Benton
Mayor2017-2028
About
William Benton's platform emphasizes local public safety and community protection, as demonstrated by his policy proposals targeting door-to-door solicitors to prevent theft and protect homeowners.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyPropose a ban on door-to-door sales following reports of solicitors stealing from homeowners.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 13:37:03
- Avg per meeting
- 24:02
- Segments
- 16624
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Top issues during term (6)(Parks Rec)
medium↑Aug 2026[15]
Parks and Recreation Board Ordinance Amendments
None anticipated.
low↑Aug 2026[15]
City Beautification Awards
None.
low↑Oct 2026[10]
Departmental Operations and Recreation Updates
low↑Oct 2026[10]
Image Committee Meeting Cancellation
medium↓Aug 2026[5]
Proposed Educational Bee Program
Financial details for the program were not detailed in the available agenda materials.
medium↓Apr 2026[2]
Airport Avenue Dog Park Development
Estimated initial capital cost of approximately $80,000.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Benton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.