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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Benton voter guide

Business incentives

Jul 27, 2026

Accepting a Kentucky Business Incentive Program offer giving up 0.2% payroll withholding tax for 10 years on up to 30 new jobs

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesGuy HentonVoted 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).
  • YesSylvia JestesVoted 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).

City of Benton · Jul 27, 2026Link

City budget

Jun 15, 2026

The City of Benton General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026-2027

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesGuy HentonVoted yes on the City of Benton General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesStanley "Butch" HollandVoted yes on the City of Benton General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesSylvia JestesVoted yes on the City of Benton General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 5-0, June 2026).

City of Benton · Jun 15, 2026Link

Council vacancies

Jan 5, 2026

Appointing Laura Craynon to the vacant council seat

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, January 2026

  • YesGuy HentonVoted yes on appointing Laura Craynon to the vacant council seat (passed 3-2, January 2026).
  • YesStanley "Butch" HollandVoted yes on appointing Laura Craynon to the vacant council seat (passed 3-2, January 2026).
  • NoSylvia JestesVoted no on appointing Laura Craynon to the vacant council seat (passed 3-2, January 2026).

City of Benton · Jan 5, 2026Link

Jun 15, 2026

Appointing Brenda Edwards to the vacant council seat

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, June 2026

  • YesGuy HentonVoted yes on appointing Brenda Edwards to the vacant council seat (passed 4-1, June 2026).
  • YesStanley "Butch" HollandVoted yes on appointing Brenda Edwards to the vacant council seat (passed 4-1, June 2026).
  • NoSylvia JestesVoted no on appointing Brenda Edwards to the vacant council seat (passed 4-1, June 2026).

City of Benton · Jun 15, 2026Link

Garbage service

Feb 16, 2026

Extending the GFL garbage contract three years with a 4.8% rate increase

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, February 2026

  • YesGuy HentonVoted yes on extending the GFL garbage contract three years with a 4.8% rate increase (passed 5-0, February 2026).
  • YesStanley "Butch" HollandVoted yes on extending the GFL garbage contract three years with a 4.8% rate increase (passed 5-0, February 2026).

City of Benton · Feb 16, 2026Link

May 18, 2026

Adding GFL's temporary 8% fuel surcharge to garbage bills

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, May 2026

  • YesStanley "Butch" HollandVoted yes on adding GFL's temporary 8% fuel surcharge to garbage bills (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesSylvia JestesVoted yes on adding GFL's temporary 8% fuel surcharge to garbage bills (passed 5-0, May 2026).

City of Benton · May 18, 2026Link

Housing and zoning

Jun 17, 2026

An ordinance lowering the density requirements for multi-residential units in an R-3 zone

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, June 2026

  • YesGuy HentonVoted yes on an ordinance lowering the density requirements for multi-residential units in an R-3 zone (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesStanley "Butch" HollandVoted yes on an ordinance lowering the density requirements for multi-residential units in an R-3 zone (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesSylvia JestesVoted yes on an ordinance lowering the density requirements for multi-residential units in an R-3 zone (passed 4-0, June 2026).

City of Benton · Jun 17, 2026Link

Parks

Apr 20, 2026

Awarding the First Responder Park construction bid to C & C Contracting for $892,750

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, April 2026

  • YesGuy HentonVoted yes on awarding the First Responder Park construction bid to C & C Contracting for $892,750 (passed 4-0, April 2026).
  • YesStanley "Butch" HollandVoted yes on awarding the First Responder Park construction bid to C & C Contracting for $892,750 (passed 4-0, April 2026).
  • YesSylvia JestesVoted yes on awarding the First Responder Park construction bid to C & C Contracting for $892,750 (passed 4-0, April 2026).

City of Benton · Apr 20, 2026Link

Sewer and growth

May 29, 2026

Committing to upgrade the sewer system for a proposed development on Old Symsonia Highway and seeking funding

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, May 2026

  • YesGuy HentonVoted yes on committing to upgrade the sewer system for a proposed development on Old Symsonia Highway and seeking funding (passed 4-0, May 2026).
  • YesSylvia JestesVoted yes on committing to upgrade the sewer system for a proposed development on Old Symsonia Highway and seeking funding (passed 4-0, May 2026).

City of Benton · May 29, 2026Link

Aug 17, 2026

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

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, August 2026

  • YesGuy HentonVoted 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).
  • YesSylvia JestesVoted 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).

City of Benton · Aug 17, 2026Link

Sidewalks

Sep 8, 2026

Awarding the Benton sidewalk project bid to KMAC Contracting for $1,207,253.22

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, September 2026

  • YesGuy HentonVoted yes on awarding the Benton sidewalk project bid to KMAC Contracting for $1,207,253.22 (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesStanley "Butch" HollandVoted yes on awarding the Benton sidewalk project bid to KMAC Contracting for $1,207,253.22 (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesSylvia JestesVoted yes on awarding the Benton sidewalk project bid to KMAC Contracting for $1,207,253.22 (passed 4-0, September 2026).

City of Benton · Sep 8, 2026Link

Splash pad

Aug 17, 2026

Applying for a $780,500 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for a splash pad at H.H. Lovett Park

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, August 2026

  • YesGuy HentonVoted 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).
  • YesStanley "Butch" HollandVoted 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).
  • YesSylvia JestesVoted 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).

City of Benton · Aug 17, 2026Link

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