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Commissioners Approve $218,888 for Public Safety Sales Tax Programs

Today, November 6, 2018, the Benton County Board of Commissioners approved funding for additional projects from the Public Safety Sales Tax, for an additional amount of $218,888.

Posted: 11/6/2018

Notice: Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Capital Projects

Benton County has made available through an Interlocal Agreement, funds to be utilized by Certified Non-Profits, Agencies/Providers of Affordable Housing, Cities, Towns, the County, and for-profit developers in accordance with 2060 Affordable Housing Program.

Posted: 11/6/2018

Weekly Review: Board of Commissioners

This document is a weekly review of the Board of Commissioners regular meeting, Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Posted: 11/6/2018

Commissioners Approve $79,340 for Public Safety Sales Tax Program

On October 30, 2018, the Benton County Board of Commissioners approved funding for additional projects from the Public Safety Sales Tax, for an additional amount of $79,340.

Posted: 10/30/2018

Notice of Hearing: 2019-2020 Budget

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Board of Benton County Commissioners has completed and placed on file a 2019 / 2020 biennial preliminary budget for all Benton County budgets.

Posted: 10/30/2018

Benton Franklin Counties Superior Administrator, Pat Austin, selected as Court Manager of the Year

Pat Austin was selected as Court Manager of the Year

Posted: 10/24/2018

Commissioners Approve $370,000 for Public Safety Sales Tax Programs

On October 23, 2018, the Benton County Board of Commissioners approved funding for additional projects from the Public Safety Sales Tax, for an additional amount of nearly $370,000.

Posted: 10/23/2018

Commissioners Approve $3.15 Million for Public Safety Sales Tax Programs

On October 16, 2018, the Benton County Board of Commissioners approved funding for multiple projects from the Public Safety Sales Tax, for a total amount of over $3.15 million.

Posted: 10/16/2018

Long-Awaited Plan to Combine Mid-Columbia 911 Dispatch Services Scheduled for Monday

The Southeast Communications Center (SECOMM) emergency dispatch center in Richland, WA, managed by Benton County Emergency Services (BCES), will begin fielding all Mid-Columbia 911 calls effective 3:00 a.m., on Monday, August 6, 2018.

Posted: 8/6/2018

Public Safety Sales Tax Status Update

Status update on the Benton County Public Safety Sales Tax

Posted: 7/24/2018

County & City of Richland Partner for Swift Corridor Revitalization Project

City of Richland will use $500,000 of Rural County Capital Fund (RCCF) monies to renovate and revitalize the Swift Boulevard corridor between Jadwin Avenue and Stevens Drive in Richland.

Posted: 7/13/2018

UPDATE: Phase 3 of Nine Canyon Road Project

Nine Canyon Rd Phase III detour map and project photos.

Posted: 6/11/2018

UPDATE: Sellards Road Rehabilitation Project

Sellards Rd project update, photos.

Posted: 6/11/2018

UPDATE: Tyrell Road Project

Tyrell Rd project update, photos.

Posted: 6/11/2018

Benton County Clerk's Office to Switch Computer System

The Benton County Clerk’s Office will be implementing a new computer system, Odyssey, on Sunday, June 3rd. It is possible that some Clerk’s Office functions will be impacted during this transition.

Posted: 5/29/2018

Public Safety Sales Tax: Clarification of Background, Current Funding, & Future Usage

Clarification and additional information regarding the County’s use of its Public Safety Sales Tax (PSST) funds.

Posted: 3/13/2018

See the Benton County Calendar of Events

Posted: 5/7/2012