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Mayor, City of Campbellsville

Dennis N. Benningfield

Candidate for Mayor, City of Campbellsville

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Dennis N. Benningfield is Campbellsville's mayor. A retired state trooper, he served six years as Campbellsville's police chief.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports upgrades to police, fire and ambulance service

    Mayor focuses on becoming retail destination

    News coverage · Central Kentucky News-Journal · Jan 21, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “Benningfield also talked about work to upgrade police, fire and ambulance service locally.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports making Campbellsville the region's retail leader

    He told the Chamber of Commerce in January 2026 that 15 new businesses had opened in two years.

    Mayor focuses on becoming retail destination

    News coverage · Central Kentucky News-Journal · Jan 21, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “we want Campbellsville to be the leader in retail in the region”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports a $10 million water main to double capacity

    The project, largely state-funded, runs a 20-inch main from Green River Lake to the city.

    Mayor focuses on becoming retail destination

    News coverage · Central Kentucky News-Journal · Jan 21, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “When completed, a 20-inch main will extend from Green River Lake to Campbellsville which will double capacity to address growth needs.”
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