Mayor & Council | Trenton, MI

Richard works at the Henry Ford Health System. He previously served as a firefighter for the City of Trenton for 25 years.

Richard Benedetti (Trenton City Council At-large, Michigan ...

Richard is currently a member of the Trenton City Council. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his second term.

Four candidates vying for three Trenton city council seats

Wants to work with DTE on the Trenton Channel Energy Center to generate tax revenue and produce clean energy.

- Wants to work with DTE on the Trenton Channel Energy Center to generate tax revenue and produce clean energy.

Economy

Wants to develop the McLouth Steel plant and Riverside Hospital sites in a way that benefits residents and promotes city growth.

- Wants to develop the McLouth Steel plant and Riverside Hospital sites in a way that benefits residents and promotes city growth.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the building bond proposal to replace the 100-year-old public safety building, saying it will "improving response time and the ability to make the services we provide even better."

Supports the building bond proposal to replace the 100-year-old public safety building, saying it will "improve response time and the ability to make the services we provide even better."

- Supports the building bond proposal to replace the 100-year-old public safety building, saying it will "improve response time and the ability to make the services we provide even better."

Public Safety

As of November 3, 2025, Richard Benedetti did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Plans to prioritize working with Wayne County to fix the West Road viaduct.

- Plans to prioritize working with Wayne County to fix the West Road viaduct.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Richard Benedetti

Opposes the closure of the Solutia Inc. plant in Trenton, which will result in 82 job losses.

Supports the construction of new fire and police stations to improve emergency response citywide.

Richard Benedetti is from Trenton. He is married and currently works for Henry Ford Health System. He loves living in Trenton because its a safe community with great services and schools.

Richard is a firefighter at Henry Ford Health System. He previously served as a firefighter for the City of Trenton for 25 years.

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.