The names of 8 persons will be on the January ballot for election of Benton County University of Missouri Extension Council members.
Council Chairman Caitlin Dill said 8 county residents will be elected to fill this year's vacancies. The new council begins duties March 1, 2024, according to state law.
University of Missouri Extension offers educational programs in such categories as Agriculture, Home Economics, Business and Industry, Community Development, Youth Development (4-H), and various continuing education courses, seminars, and workshops. University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs.
The County Extension Council works with University of Missouri Extension staff members in planning and making recommendations for educational programs.
The Benton County University of Missouri Extension Council is composed of at least 10 members. At least 10 are elected and two represent appointments by eligible committees and farm organizations having at least 25 members in the county.
Voting will be throughout the county. Anyone 18 or older is eligible to vote. The following are polling places which will be open from January 15-26, 2024.
Online voting can be found on our County Webpage:
https://extension.missouri.edu/counties/benton/county-council/county-council-election
For more information contact the Benton County Extension Office at (660) 438-5012.
Warsaw:
-Benton County Extension Office
-Benton County Courthouse
-Benton County Farm Bureau Office
-Boonslick Library
Lincoln:
-Community National Bank
-Producer’s Exchange
-Tolliver’s Towing
Cole Camp:
-Citizens-Farmers Bank
-Cole Camp Fresh Market
-Benton County Veterinary Clinic
Other:
-Producers Exchange – Ionia
-Mary’s Place-Fristoe
-Pump & Munch (R-Corner Store)
