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Commissioners, staff weigh options for reuse of Benton County historic courthouse
Summary
County staff and commissioners discussed options and next steps for reusing the old Benton County courthouse, highlighting seismic retrofit costs, potential public–private partnerships, and the need for outside expertise to find a sustainable reuse.
Benton County commissioners and staff discussed next steps for finding a long-term use for the historic Benton County courthouse, emphasizing seismic retrofit costs, funding limits and timelines.
Staff noted a multi-year community process that produced many reuse ideas — from restaurants and boutique hotels to arts spaces and judicial services — but said the county must now narrow options and pursue a sustained effort to secure a tenant or funding partner. One staff speaker summarized the position: "we've been through a process that took a couple years... ultimately, the final goal was to really recommend a specific use if one was found or make a…
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