Delaware County, Commissioner Jeff Benton

Jeff is from Delaware County, where he lives today. He is married to his wife, Barb, and together they have 4 sons and 8 grandchildren. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Miami University.  He is a member of the Delaware County Republican Party Central Committee.

Jeff is a retired CPA who started his career working for a Big 8 CPA Firm and Wendy’s International. He spent 30 years in the banking industry, including roles as CFO of a $110 billion division of a major national bank and President and CEO of a $700 million Delaware County Bank.

Jeff Benton is a Delaware County commission member. He was appointed in 2015 and has served 2 full terms.

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Supports the $20 billion Intel project, believing it will help Central Ohio and Delaware County become an advanced manufacturing hub and positively impact the community.

Supports conservative fiscal practices to ensure projects can be funded without incurring debt.

Prioritizes conservative fiscal practices to ensure projects can be funded without incurring debt.

Supports economic development in the agricultural sector, as evidenced by their support for opening the new Agricultural Center.

Supports economic development in the agricultural sector, as evidenced by support for opening the Agricultural Center.

Supports the 2017 long-term economic development plan to create a 36/37 corridor plan to drive economic growth and attract targeted businesses, aiming to reduce reliance on the residential tax base for school funding.

Believes in "careful long-range planning" and "pro-growth policies" to strengthen the economic base and create opportunities for all.

As a county commission member, worked to provide property tax relief.

- Supports the $20 billion Intel project, believing it will help Central Ohio and Delaware County become an advanced manufacturing hub and positively impact the community.
- Prioritizes conservative fiscal practices to ensure projects can be funded without incurring debt.
- Supports economic development in the agricultural sector, as evidenced by support for opening the Agricultural Center.
- Supports the 2017 long-term economic development plan to create a 36/37 corridor plan to drive economic growth and attract targeted businesses, aiming to reduce reliance on the residential tax base for school funding.
- Believes in "careful long-range planning" and "pro-growth policies" to strengthen the economic base and create opportunities for all.
- As a county commission member, worked to provide property tax relief.

Economy

Plans to invest in sewer, transportation, and safety services.

Supports the recently completed long-term facilities plan to manage County buildings more efficiently and improve customer service.

Believes in developing new roads to accommodate the county's growth.

- Plans to invest in sewer, transportation, and safety services.
- Supports the recently completed long-term facilities plan to manage County buildings more efficiently and improve customer service.
- Believes in developing new roads to accommodate the county's growth.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to collaborate with former Sheriff Russ Martin on the new Sheriff’s Building on the Byxbe Campus.

Supports honoring veterans and participating in community events that promote public safety and civic pride.

Supports honoring veterans through participation in community events.

- Plans to collaborate with former Sheriff Russ Martin on the new Sheriff’s Building on the Byxbe Campus.
- Supports honoring veterans through participation in community events.

Public Safety

Supports the construction of a new courthouse.

- Supports the construction of a new courthouse.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports enhancing public services through community grants, such as providing a new van for the Unity Community Center of Delaware to transport kids for their programs.

Supports Junior Fair members, believing they are "future leaders of our great community."

Advocates for Junior Fair members, believing they are "future leaders of our great community."

Supports public-private partnerships to fund projects, saying "the private sector provided nearly half of the funds for the important project."

Supports the transformation of the Fairgrounds, believing that the new building will be a "showpiece" for the area.

- Supports enhancing public services through community grants, such as providing a new van for the Unity Community Center of Delaware to transport kids for their programs.
- Advocates for Junior Fair members, believing they are "future leaders of our great community."
- Supports public-private partnerships to fund projects, saying "the private sector provided nearly half of the funds for the important project."
- Supports the transformation of the Fairgrounds, believing that the new building will be a "showpiece" for the area.

Public Services

As of August 7, 2024, Jeff Benton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Jeff Benton

Supports initiatives that foster long-term job growth and economic development through collaboration and entrepreneurship.

Supports maintaining a "Rare Triple A County Debt Rating" to ensure economic stability and financial responsibility.

Supports maintaining a "Rare Triple A Sewer District Debt Rating" to ensure economic stability and attract investment.

Believes in "keeping our economy strong and growing."

Believes in "keeping our economy strong."

Supports strong financial management and planning, as evidenced by the Sewer District’s debt receiving a rare Triple A rating from S&P.

Believes in maintaining low county debt, as evidenced by Delaware County’s rare Triple A rating from Moody’s and S&P, the highest possible, which reflects strong financial management and economic stability.

Plans to spend $191 million over five years to improve roads and infrastructure.

Supports the finalized long-term sewer plan to promote smart growth in the County, saying, "Where sewers go, growth follows."

Supports infrastructure development, including building the new Delaware County Courthouse with room for growth to accommodate county expansion.

Supports the renovation of the Byxbe Campus to improve county services.

Supports reviewing infrastructure projects such as the Home Road extension.

Believes in "Keeping Delaware County Safe."

Believes in "planning for smart growth" to ensure sustainable and efficient urban development.

Past board member and president of the Delaware Rotary Club, a community service organization, and received the Paul Harris Fellow Award for exemplary service.

Served as a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters, a nonprofit youth mentoring organization.

Served as a past board member of the Central Ohio Symphony.

Served as chairman of the 2005 United Way of Delaware County Annual Campaign.

Served as a board member of Ohio Wesleyan University from 2008 to 2017.

Supports adoption and has served on the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Investment Advisory Committee.

Believes in being actively involved in local community initiatives and events.

Served as a board member of the Little Brown Jug Society, which is a non-profit organization that hosts the Little Brown Jug horse race in Delaware, Ohio.

Served as a past board member of the Community Foundation of Delaware County.

Supports the current EMS leadership team in Delaware County.

- Supports the current EMS leadership team in Delaware County.

Jeff Benton is married to his wife, Barb, and they have four sons and eight grandchildren. He graduated magna cum laude from Miami University with a 4.0 GPA in Accounting. Benton is a 7th generation Delaware County resident.

Jeff Benton is a retired CPA who started his career working for a Big 8 CPA Firm and Wendy’s International. He spent 30 years in the banking industry, including roles as CFO of a $110 billion division of a major national bank and President and CEO of a $700 million Delaware County Bank.

Jeff Benton is a Delaware County Commissioner and a member of the Delaware County Republican Party Central Committee. He is also a past Vice Chair of the Executive Committee.

- County commissioners are in charge of county renewal projects and maintaining the streets, roads, and public utilities. These projects try to improve the quality of life in the county, like increasing access to food or award grants to bring jobs. 
- County commissioners control budgeting and appropriations in the county. This means that county commissioners control what organizations and individuals receive the money from the county budget. 
- County commissioners have authority over government taxing and purchasing, and they hold the titles to all of the county property. 
- County commissioners in Ohio are typically elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Depending on your county, you may vote for the seat in your County Commission District, or all of them at-large. 

Member of the governing body for the county, has authority over taxing, budgeting, county property, and public services like utilities. 

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Supports the current EMS (emergency medical services) leadership team in Delaware County.