Benton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Guy
Henton
Guy Henton, the incumbent, 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 HentonYou’re reading
- 04Stanley "Butch" HollandIncumbent
- 05Sylvia JestesIncumbent
- 06Chris Kerrick
- 07David Maddox
- 08Jeffrey Carr Thompson
Background
- About
- Benton City Council member, listed as present at the council's August 17, 2026 regular meeting.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State, Land Office
On the record: Guy Henton
13 sourced01Sewer and growth3 sourced positions
Voted yes on applying for a Kentucky Infrastructure Authority loan of $1,511,850 for the West 6th Street sewer replacement, to be used only if grants fall short (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Benton · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As reported by the Tribune-Courier; not a direct quote
Said at a May 29, 2026 meeting that the council had "no choice" on the West Fifth Street sewer upgrade because there would be no chance to grow without it.
Own statementTribune-Courier · Jun 4, 2026Link
Voted yes on committing to upgrade the sewer system for a proposed development on Old Symsonia Highway and seeking funding (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Benton · May 29, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Council vacancies3 sourced positions
As quoted by the Tribune-Courier at a May 28, 2026 special meeting
Said appointing a 2026 council candidate to a vacant seat months before the election would be unfair to the other candidates.
I just feel like it would be unfair.”
Own statementTribune-Courier · Jun 4, 2026Link
Voted yes on appointing Laura Craynon to the vacant council seat (passed 3-2, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Benton · Jan 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on appointing Brenda Edwards to the vacant council seat (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Benton · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Housing and zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on an ordinance lowering the density requirements for multi-residential units in an R-3 zone (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Benton · Jun 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Splash pad1 sourced position
Voted yes on applying for a $780,500 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for a splash pad at H.H. Lovett Park (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Benton · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Parks1 sourced position
Voted yes on awarding the First Responder Park construction bid to C & C Contracting for $892,750 (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Benton · Apr 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Sidewalks1 sourced position
Voted yes on awarding the Benton sidewalk project bid to KMAC Contracting for $1,207,253.22 (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Benton · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the City of Benton General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Benton · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Business incentives1 sourced position
Voted yes on accepting a Kentucky Business Incentive Program offer giving up 0.2% payroll withholding tax for 10 years on up to 30 new jobs (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Benton · Jul 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09Garbage service1 sourced position
Voted yes on extending the GFL garbage contract three years with a 4.8% rate increase (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Benton · Feb 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Guy Henton: their words and their votes on the same issue
Sewer and growth
In their words
Said at a May 29, 2026 meeting that the council had "no choice" on the West Fifth Street sewer upgrade because there would be no chance to grow without it.
Jun 4, 2026 ·As reported by the Tribune-Courier; not a direct quote ·Tribune-Courier · Jun 4, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on committing to upgrade the sewer system for a proposed development on Old Symsonia Highway and seeking funding (passed 4-0, May 2026).
May 29, 2026 ·City of Benton · May 29, 2026
Council vacancies
In their words
Said appointing a 2026 council candidate to a vacant seat months before the election would be unfair to the other candidates.
Jun 4, 2026 ·As quoted by the Tribune-Courier at a May 28, 2026 special meeting ·Tribune-Courier · Jun 4, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on appointing Laura Craynon to the vacant council seat (passed 3-2, January 2026).
Jan 5, 2026 ·City of Benton · Jan 5, 2026
Voted yes on appointing Brenda Edwards to the vacant council seat (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Jun 15, 2026 ·City of Benton · Jun 15, 2026
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