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Citizen programs announced; county honors long-serving employee and welcomes new tourism director

Benton County Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

At the March 15 meeting, a representative from Carey Counseling described new behavioral-health programs available to Benton and nearby counties; the county recognized Norma "Jean" Rush for 40 years of service and Mayor Lashlee welcomed Susan Noles as tourism director.

During the public-comment portion of the Benton County Commission meeting on March 15, Richard French of Carey Counseling described new children’s and adult behavioral-health programs available to Benton and surrounding counties.

Chairperson Rosanne Ward used the commissioners forum to announce a schedule change for April’s meeting and to note that an executive session with the county attorney will follow; Commissioner Hern raised a technical concern about the online roll-call display, which IT Director Scott Hill said he would investigate.

Mayor Brett Lashlee recognized Norma "Jean" Rush for 40 years of service to the County Mayor’s Office and introduced Susan Noles, noting it was Noles’s first official day as tourism director.

These items were recorded as part of routine meeting business and were presented before the commission took up resolutions and budget matters.