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Letter from Mark Drnek

Benton is Willing, Experienced

A passion for the promise of a better future, and a burning desire to play a leadership role in realizing our county’s potential.

An ability to identify opportunities for cooperation and collaboration, and a willingness to listen to others and entertain new ideas.

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PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

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