Benny "Big Ben" Johnson
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Benny "Big Ben" Johnson is a pastor who founded the anti-violence group Arkansas Stop the Violence in 1991 and once worked in security and coaching at Little Rock Central High. He wants to expand mentoring programs and reduce violent crime.
Where Benny "Big Ben" Johnson stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Led a press conference on Little Rock gun violence with other Stop the Violence leaders and Pulaski County Prosecutor Will Jones.
January 30, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: arktimes.com
Led a press conference asking people with information about a Little Rock double homicide to come forward. He also called for neighborhood watches.
January 28, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: arktimes.com
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Held a press conference condemning a Little Rock police officer who drew his gun on an unarmed Black man.
August 20, 2026Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: arktimes.com
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Spoke against a stand your ground gun bill at the Arkansas House Judiciary Committee. He cited higher murder rates in other states with such laws. The committee voted the bill down.
February 2, 2021
Source: arktimes.com
Told the Little Rock Board of Directors that the city gave less attention to crime in neighborhoods south of Interstate 630. He blamed politics and racism.
May 3, 2017
Source: arktimes.com
Released a statement for Arkansas Stop the Violence criticizing Little Rock for sending 50-plus officers to the River Market after one shooting. He said high-homicide neighborhoods got less police focus.
July 18, 2014
Source: arktimes.com
Past race Benny "Big Ben" Johnson ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 7, City of Little Rock · November 3, 2026 · Little Rock city, Arkansas