City Government

Vinton has a Mayor-Council Form of government and is the seat of Benton County. City Council Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month at 7:00 pm at City Hall

Mayor - John Watson
1st Ward - Ron Hessenius
2nd Ward - Ronald Elwick
3rd Ward - Bud Maynard
4th Ward - Lisa Vermedahl
At Large - David Redlinger
At Large - Don Burkey

City Officials

City Coordinator - Andy Lent
City Clerk - Cindy Michael
City Attorney - Robert Fischer
Police Chief - Jeff Tilson
Fire Chief - Gary McKenna
Asst. Fire Chief - Dan Albert

City Electric Utility Board Trustees

Michael Barron
Michael Elwick
Dr. Alan S. Woodhouse
Jon Kremer
John A. Anderson
Rick Ohrt - Electric Manager