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Marion County Land Bank elects Mike Benick as chair, discusses marketing of Wilson Township parcel

Marion County Commission · January 6, 2026
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Summary

The Marion County Land Bank Board elected Mike Benick chair in a 4–1 vote, approved the October minutes and a draft budget built from current receipts, and directed staff to evaluate auction and sealed-bid options for marketing a roughly 9–10 acre parcel split from the Poor Farm Cemetery.

The Marion County Land Bank Board elected Mike Benick chair after nominations from two members and a roll-call that the presiding speaker summarized as "4 for Mike, and 1 for Kent." The change followed a brief handoff of materials and a statement that Kent had intended to step down.

Board members approved minutes from the Oct. 6 meeting and reviewed the land bank's financial report, which shows one recent expenditure: a $1,700 survey for the Poor…

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