BENTON — The mayor of Benton is encouraging residents to continue taking the proper precautions to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

At Monday night’s Benton City Council meeting, Mayor Fred Kondritz says the virus is affecting the city, the lives of its citizens and the school systems.

Mayor Kondritz says he and the city commissioners have taken an oath to protect the citizens of Benton and that’s what they are doing right now during the pandemic.

The mayor says the city is here to help you. So if you need help, contact Benton City Hall.