John Benson (Vermont politician)
John Benson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Vermont Senate from the Orange County district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Hart |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
John Benson is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party from Brookfield, Vermont.
Early life and education
Benson graduated from Vermont Technical College (now VTSU) in 1973.[1] He became a licensed engineer in Vermont in 1993.[1] He is married and has two children.[1]
Career
Benson is a career civil engineer, working as managing partner at the engineering firm DuBois & King.[2] He was named Vermont's Engineer of the Year in 2018.[1] He managed the Bennington Bypass project. He is a past-president of the Vermont Society of Engineers, and served on its board for over ten years.[1]
Benson serves as chair of the Brookfield Selectboard and retired from firefighting in 2015 after 35 years of being a volunteer firefighter, 28 years of that as fire chief.[3][4][5][6]
State senator
Benson represents the Orange County district in the Vermont Senate. He was appointed by Governor Phil Scott on January 2nd to replace Larry Hart who resigned in 2025.[5][7] He serves on the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare and the Senate Committee on Institutions.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Brookfield's Benson Named Vermont Engineer of the Year". The White River Valley Herald. February 1, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ Venturo, Sophia (January 2, 2026). "Gov. Phil Scott announces legislative appointments ahead of 2026 session". WPTZ. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ "Sayin Thank You". The White River Valley Herald. March 12, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ Rochat, Laura (February 5, 2015). "Benson Steps Down, after 28 Years Of Leading Brookfield Fire Dept". The White River Valley Herald. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ a b Weinstein, Ethan (January 2, 2026). "Gov. Scott appoints two new Vermont lawmakers". Valley News. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ "Selectboard – Brookfield, Vermont". Brookfield, Vermont – The Official Website for the Town of Brookfield, Vermont. December 8, 2025. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ "Gov. Scott appoints GOP lawmakers to vacated House and Senate seats". MSN. January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ "Senator John Benson". Vermont Legislature. Retrieved January 8, 2026.