Community Development director outlines staffing, comp-plan update and code work for Benton County

Sep 16, 2026

Bob Chandler, community development staff said hiring and building the team are top near-term goals and previewed a multi-year comprehensive-plan update, code amendments and public outreach including hydrology and childcare studies.

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Bob Chandler, speaking for the county’s Community Development Department, told the Planning Commission that hiring and rebuilding staff is the department’s top priority as it restarts long-range work.

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