Stuart married his high school sweetheart, Linda Montfort, and they had 3 daughters. After Linda's passing, he married Chris, who has 2 daughters. They are proud grandparents of 9.

Stuart is a retired teacher of the machine tool technology program at Jeffersontown & Southern High School. He previously worked at GE and Ford Motor Truck Plant and was a small business owner.

Stuart Benson has served District 20 on the Metro Council for 21 years. He has run for office multiple times since his initial term.

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Advocated for the Urton Lane Corridor project, an alternate road to reduce congestion on the Gene Snyder.

Promises to prioritize repairing existing sidewalks and constructing new ones.

Promises to increase paving from under $3 million to over $30 million annually.

Supports investing in high-speed broadband.

Plans to collaborate with the Kentucky Department of Transportation to enhance S Pope Lick and widen Taylorsville Road from the Gene Snyder to the county line.

- Advocated for the Urton Lane Corridor project, an alternate road to reduce congestion on the Gene Snyder.
- Promises to prioritize repairing existing sidewalks and constructing new ones.
- Promises to increase paving from under $3 million to over $30 million annually.
- Supports investing in high-speed broadband.
- Plans to collaborate with the Kentucky Department of Transportation to enhance S Pope Lick and widen Taylorsville Road from the Gene Snyder to the county line.

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As of August 20, 2024, Stuart Benson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As District 20 Representative, invested $560,000 in District 20 to erect a community building with concession stand, meeting room, and restrooms at Floyd’s Fork Park.

As District 20 representative, invested $560,000 in District 20 to erect a community building with concession stand, meeting room, and restrooms at Floyd’s Fork Park.

Supports e-communications such as eNewsletters, zoning maps, crime alerts, and special events to keep the public informed.

- As District 20 representative, invested $560,000 in District 20 to erect a community building with concession stand, meeting room, and restrooms at Floyd’s Fork Park.
- Supports e-communications such as eNewsletters, zoning maps, crime alerts, and special events to keep the public informed.

Public Services

Opposes the "Defunding the Police Movement" and supports hiring more police officers.

Supports providing the Louisville Metro Police Department with “gunshot location technology” to improve public safety in high crime areas.

- Opposes the "Defunding the Police Movement" and supports hiring more police officers.
- Supports providing the Louisville Metro Police Department with “gunshot location technology” to improve public safety in high crime areas.

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Stuart Benson

Stuart Benson married his high school sweetheart, Linda Montfort, and they had three daughters. After Linda's passing, he married Chris, who has two daughters. They are proud grandparents of nine. Stuart and Chris met at Southeast Christian Church.

Stuart Benson is a retired teacher of the machine tool technology program at Jeffersontown & Southern High School. He previously worked at GE and Ford Motor Truck Plant and was a small business owner.

As a Metro Council member, worked with KYDOT to install the express lane to the Gene Snyder from Bardstown Road.

As a county commissioner, helped coordinate the Blankenbaker Parkway extension, which was completed one year from ground breaking to the ribbon cutting.

Plans to collaborate with the Kentucky Department of Transportation to enhance the Eastwood Cutoff/Shelbyville Road intersection.

Promises to attend neighborhood zoning meetings, planning commission meetings, and area plan meetings to ensure community voices are heard.

Supports funding public services through local taxes and fees.

Promises to maintain efficiency in office operations.

Believes caring for elderly family members teaches patience.

Supports public services like hospice care, emphasizing their importance during personal hardships.

Supports investing in parks and recreational activities such as golf, tennis, and pickleball.

Promises to be "kind, caring and giving" and ensure "my questions to the office will be answered promptly."

Supports transparency and responsiveness in public service.

Believes in actively seeking resident input by knocking on doors and engaging with the community.

As a city official, worked with city officials to improve public services by adding amenities such as a new clubhouse, dog run, tennis courts, and pickleball courts at Charlie Vettiner Park and Golf Course.

Supports community engagement and transparency by hosting "Coffee with Your Councilman" events to address local government issues and concerns.

Believes in "representative government" and that "each person should have the right to be heard."

Promises to continue to advocate for public services that benefit the community.

- As District 20 Representative, invested $560,000 in District 20 to erect a community building with concession stand, meeting room, and restrooms at Floyd’s Fork Park.
- Supports e-communications such as eNewsletters, zoning maps, crime alerts, and special events to keep the public informed.

Supports providing law enforcement with necessary tools and training.

Believes in strict accountability for criminals and opposes "liberal judges and prosecutors" who release offenders.

Believes safety is the most important concern.

As a city council member, advocated for a stronger Ethics Ordinance to prevent nepotism and close legislative loopholes.

Believes experiencing a house fire taught valuable lessons in humility and the importance of community support over material possessions.

- Supports the Second Amendment.
- Opposes the "Defunding the Police Movement" and supports hiring more police officers.
- Supports providing the Louisville Metro Police Department with “gunshot location technology” to improve public safety in high crime areas.

Believes senior citizens "should be cherished and not forgotten."

Believes in planning for future infrastructure improvements, saying "Funding is slated to be available for the extension in 2027."

- Urban county council members make up the legislative body of the Lexington-Fayette County government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- The urban county council has 12 district council members and three at-large council members. 
- Council members voted to represent a single district serve two-year terms and those voted at-large serve four-year terms. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 