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

  1. 01Kayce Downing
  2. 02John Durham
  3. 03Guy HentonIncumbent
  4. 04Stanley "Butch" HollandIncumbent
  5. 05Sylvia JestesIncumbent
  6. 06Chris KerrickYou’re reading
  7. 07David Maddox
  8. 08Jeffrey Carr Thompson
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Background

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Teacher at Marshall County High School since 1999, according to a 2024 candidate forum report.

On the record: Chris Kerrick

4 sourced
01Downtown1 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

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