Benton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Chris
Kerrick
Chris Kerrick is running for Benton City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Kayce Downing
- 02John Durham
- 03Guy HentonIncumbent
- 04Stanley "Butch" HollandIncumbent
- 05Sylvia JestesIncumbent
- 06Chris KerrickYou’re reading
- 07David Maddox
- 08Jeffrey Carr Thompson
Background
- About
- Teacher at Marshall County High School since 1999, according to a 2024 candidate forum report.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State, Land Office
On the record: Chris Kerrick
4 sourced01Downtown1 sourced position
As reported by WPSD Local 6 from an October 2024 candidate forum; not a direct quote
Spoke about his desire to revitalize the court square area of Benton.
Forum answerWPSD Local 6 · Oct 7, 2024Link
02Homelessness1 sourced position
As reported by WPSD Local 6 from an October 2024 candidate forum; not a direct quote
Suggested partnering with local churches and civic groups to help people experiencing homelessness at a lower cost to the city.
Forum answerWPSD Local 6 · Oct 7, 2024Link
03Splash pad1 sourced position
As reported by the Tribune-Courier from a Sept. 21, 2026 public hearing
Asked what the council's plan was for including interactive water features in the planned splash pad.
Forum answerTribune-Courier · Sep 24, 2026Link
04Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Benton City Council in 2024 and received the seventh-most votes for six seats.
Own statementTribune-Courier · Jun 4, 2026Link
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