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Benton is a dynamic community that is well positioned for the future. As we develop the vision for Benton’s future, we celebrate its past, and embrace the present. We understand that our decisions today will have a lasting impact on tomorrow and so each decision that impacts the community must be carefully considered. The Town Officials, staff, and various commissions, boards and committees are working diligently to provide residents and future generations an outstanding quality of life.
Community Bulletin Board
FEMA Assistance / Funeral Expenses
Sadly the Louisiana Office of Public Health has reported that Bossier Parish has seen to date 290 total deaths due to COVID19, 260 of those were confirmed and 30 of them listed as probable.
If you or someone you know was directly affected by having a family member that passed away due to COVID19 there may be some Funeral Expense Assistance by FEMA.
Louisiana’s U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance – State Program
Struggling to pay rent due to COVID?
The program is funded through the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 133). This relief package includes $25 billion for emergency rental assistance, of which $161 million has been allocated to the state to provide assistance in 57 Louisiana parishes.
Both landlords and renters may apply. The program can provide assistance for past-due rent and forward rent payments for applicants.
This program will be providing financial assistance to Louisiana renters and landlords experiencing financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please visit and share www.LAStateRent.com to apply and for more information.
FEMA Assistance Program
Winter Storm Damage
Winter Storm Damage
Please, click below if you are needing assistance with damage from the winter storm.
Click below for latest updates on Covid 19
| Town Hall Holiday Closure Schedule 2021 | We will be closed on the following days ..... |
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Martin Luther King Day
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Monday, January 18
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Presidents Day
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Monday, February 15
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Good Friday
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Memorial Day
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Monday, May 31
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Independance Day
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Friday, July 5 (Observed)
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Labor Day
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Monday, September 6
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Thanksgiving Day
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Thursday, November 25
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Black Friday
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Friday, November 26
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Chirstmas Eve
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Friday, December 24
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Christmas Day
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Monday, December 27 (Observed)
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New Years Day 2021
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Friday, January 1
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Town Hall Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM until 5:15 PM
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Fridays
8:00 AM until 11:30 AM
** After Hours Utility Related Emergencies, please call (318) 965-2781**
Contact the Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA) Hotline if you suspect the misappropriation (theft), fraud, waste, or abuse of public funds by anyone. Information provided to the LLA Hotline may result in an investigation, audit or other review. When providing information to the LLA Hotline, please include sufficient detail (describing who, what, where, when, why, and how) to allow us to fully evaluate your information. Although we will consider anonymous information, providing us with your name and telephone number will allow us to contact you with any additional questions that we have. Your name and telephone number, as well as the status of complaints, are confidential.
You may also call toll-free: 1-844-50-FRAUD (1-844-503-7283)
Or FAX to: 1-844-40-FRAUD (1-844-403-7283)
CONTACT:
BENTON TOWN HALL
105 SIBLEY STREET, BENTON LOUISIANA 71006
(318) 965-2781 MAIN LINE
(318) 965-2577 FAX
MAILING ADDRESS:
P O BOX 1390,
BENTON, LOUISIANA 71006