The Benton County Quorum Court approved the 2021 budget on Thursday during an online meeting

• "The total budget (general and road) is just under $60 million. The county has $12.6 million in reserve. The county has a surplus of $1.1 million." NWA Democrat Gazette
• "The Road Department's budget is $13.4 million. The Sheriff's Office budget is $12.4 million and the jail is at $11.4 million.
  In the budget is 3% merit raises for employees with an overall cap of 5%, according to documents." NWA Democrat Gazette
• More information can be found HERE