Council Member, District 3· 2026-01-01 to 2030-01 (month-level start: January 2026; month-level end: January 2030, four-year term)
Scott Benson
Detroit
About
Scott Benson's campaign platform focuses heavily on economic development and community improvement in northeast Detroit, with key priorities centered on job creation and the enhancement of local infrastructure.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureScott Benson campaigned to bring more jobs and better infrastructure to northeast Detroit.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 89
- Total speaking time
- 13:00:27
- Avg per meeting
- 8:46
- Segments
- 10759
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Top issues during term (2)(Governance)
mayoral election recount
Taxpayers will likely foot some recount costs, and a prolonged fight could delay city business—but the exact price tag isn’t clear yet.
criminal threats against Mayor and city building
Taxpayers could foot the bill for extra security, investigation and prosecution costs, plus any disruptions at city buildings.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Benson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Governance.
Voting record (0)(Governance)
No votes found matching Governance.