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City Hall

Address
1403 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812
Phone
618-439-6131
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Email
Fax
618-435-2610
Website
bentonil.com

Elected Officials

NameTitleEmailTerm Expires
Lee MessersmithMayormayor@bentonil.comMay 2027
Cathy Ann GaravaliaCommissioner—May 2027
Christopher KaysCommissioner—May 2027
Coy CockrumCommissioner—May 2027
Don StoreyCommissioner—May 2027

4 Departments

Police Department

Phone
618-439-4504
Address
503 W Washington St, Benton, IL 62812
Email
cfunkhouser@bentonpolice.us

Fire Department

Phone
618-439-2511
Address
107 N Maple St, Benton, IL 62812
Email
chief820@bentonfire.us

Public Works

Phone
618-439-6131 ext. 421
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Water & Sewer

Phone
618-439-6131 ext. 405
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Email
wssupt@bentonil.com