lbenton@lakehelen.com

Louis Benton was born in Connecticut. He moved to Florida in 1973.

Benton has worked in the building industry since he was 16; during most of his career, he has been self-employed.

Benton served on the Lake Helen Planning Board for seven years, and has served four years as a city commissioner.

Choose whether you agree or disagree on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being "Strongly Agree" and 1 being "Strongly Disagree." Add a 1 sentence comment to clarify your stance with the readers.

The city needs Don Findell, or someone like him, to administer day-to-day city business

5 — Comment: Nobody is irreplacable, we need someone in that position but it doesn't have to be Don Findell.

The smart-growth provisions in the Lake Helen comprehensive plan should be maintained.

5 — Comment: I'm in favor of slow growth.

City commissioners should serve longer terms

3 — Comment: This decision should be made by the citizens

Accomplishment of which you are most proud: I've been successfully self-employed for 45 years.

Public service goal you have yet to achieve: reduced speed limits on our roads

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