City Council Betrayed You and Snatched $140 Million of your Tax Dollars
Police service is the family business for the Bennetts. My brother, Craig, and I have a combined four decades as cops between us. I retired just a few short years ago and I miss my time serving this community every day. I will be the first one to tell you, a new police station in…
Keep reading
72 Hours: My Promise to Puyallup
Puyallup Voters, As of tonight, there are 22 days until election day. It has been one of the honors of my life to stand before you as a candidate for the City Council in the place I have called home my entire life. There are so many aspects of running for office I have picked…
Keep reading
Building Smarter Streets: A Vision for Puyallup’s Infrastructure
In September, I wrote a blog post about the extensive renovations made to 9th Ave right outside of the Puyallup Fair. It was an expensive makeover that benefited fairgoers at the expense of city residents like you and me. I’d encourage you to give that piece a read. That said, it would be of disservice…
Keep reading
Empty Proclamations to Feasible Solutions – Puyallup Senior Center, Downtown Parking & Public Safety Building
I read with anticipation the proclamation on Senior Center issues my opponent (taking his 2 year turn as mayor) presented during the recent August 26th City Council meeting. Everyone was waiting for the mayor to present solutions to his position on council that lead to the removal of the Senior Center’s AOB parking lot. As…
Keep reading
Town Hall Style “Meet & Greet” with Jeff Bennett for Puyallup City Council
You’re invited to join Jeff & Shannon Bennett on Thursday, September 25th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Puyallup Activity Center to chat about the future of Puyallup. The event is a “Town Hall Style” Meet & Greet for all voters in District 1 and throughout Puyallup to ask Jeff questions and discuss solutions to the…
Keep reading
Good Cop: My Story as the Community Outreach Officer
Blog Post: September 14, 2025. The first time I gave thought to being a cop was when I was 12 years old in 1984. I was in the wrong place at the right time to catch a local child predator in my neighborhood- and report him to Puyallup PD. I was awarded by the Puyallup…
Keep reading
Endorsement: Puyallup Public Works Teamsters
I am humbled and honored to announce that our campaign has been endorsed by the Puyallup Public Works Teamsters, Local 313. This endorsement means a lot to me. When I was the Community Outreach Officer For the Puyallup Police Department from 2015 to 2021, I routinely relied on the Puyallup Public Works crew as a…
Keep reading
Moving from a Divisive Comprehensive Plan to a Welcoming & Inclusive Puyallup
Jeff Bennett reflects on his lifelong connection to Puyallup and emphasizes the importance of inclusive leadership. He criticizes recent City Council decisions, particularly amendments to the 20-Year Comprehensive Plan, which he believes undermines the community. Bennett highlights community backlash against these amendments, noting widespread public opposition and concerns about potential litigation. He expresses outrage over…
Keep reading
What’s Going on with the Fair’s New Street?
(Photo Credit: Tacoma News Tribune) The Fair is coming to town … on a brand new red carpet that you paid for … twice! Let’s talk about it. My campaign team and I re-wrote this blog post a few days after originally publishing it the weekend the Fair opened this year. After receiving feedback from…
Keep reading
Bringing a Youth Council to the City of Puyallup
A Call for a Puyallup Youth Council – Jeff for Puyallup City Council Puyallup needs a strong vision for the future, and the future of our city lies in its youth. It is essential that we not only ‘invest’ in the youth- funding schools, increasing public safety, and advocating for student mental health- it is…
Keep reading
My Statement on the 8/2 Tacoma News Tribune Article.
News Tribune Headline: Police investigating after Puyallup planning official reports disturbing threats “Shannon and I are absolutely appalled at this morning’s report in the Tribune. It’s not Puyallup, and it’s not American. Kenya Jones-Lowell is a dear family friend that we have known for years. Her kindness, courage, and commitment to service inspire me to…
Keep reading
Endorsement: Heather Shadko
I am excited to share that our campaign has been endorsed by Former Puyallup City Council member Heather Shadko! Heather represented district 2 from 2014-2017. Heather also worked for the Port of Tacoma for many years, and currently holds a position in King County’s Department of Natural Resources and Parks. Heather’s career in public service…
Keep reading
Campaign Site Launch! Jeff Bennett for Puyallup City Council, District 1
Today, I’m thrilled to announce the start of my campaign for Puyallup City Council, District 1! At the heart of my campaign is a simple belief: the City exists to serve the people—not the other way around. That means responsive local government, practical solutions to everyday problems, and leaders who are present, accountable and committed…
Keep reading
Jeff Bennett for Puyallup City Council 