County board backs moving forward on historic courthouse reuse planning and a feasibility study

Apr 7, 2026

The board signaled support for refocusing the Courthouse Preservation Committee to include reuse planning, asked staff to refine bylaws and feasibility study scope, and discussed financing options such as tax credits and public‑private partnerships while noting additional staff support will be needed.

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Speakers from the Courthouse Preservation Committee asked the Benton County Board of Commissioners for direction to align the committee’s mission with reuse planning for the historic courthouse and to approve a feasibility study scope.

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