News

Feb. 14, 2010

Mayor Wolfe Delivers State of the City Address. Huntington Mayor Kim Wolfe has released a proposed budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year that includes civilian layoffs in the police and fire departments and furloughs for all city employees. Meanwhile, Huntington City Council's chairman says there will be a push in the coming weeks to adopt either an occupation tax or sales tax that would eliminate the need for layoffs and furloughs. To read Bryan Chamber's report in the Herald-Dispatch, click here.

Feb. 12, 2010

Second delinquent fees list released. The city has released another delinquent fee list to the media in hopes that it helps the city's collection efforts.The list of 2,113 past due refuse fee accounts represents approximately $4 million in fees and penalties. The accounts made the list if they have outstanding balances greater than $500, are at least three quarters behind and have no payment activity since July 1, 2009. Click here to read Bryan Chamber's report in the Herald-Dispatch.

Feb. 9, 2010

Council passes zoning notification changes. City Council passed several policy changes at its meeting on Monday, in an effort to give residents and property owners better notification of proposed zoning changes in their neighborhoods. Click here for the Herald-Dispatch's report.

Feb. 9, 2010

Officials release delinquent fee list. The city released to the media on Monday a list of 2,333 delinquent municipal fee accounts that have outstanding balances greater than $500 and are at least three quarters behind. The list included the names and addresses on each account along with the outstanding balance. Click for details.

Jan. 12, 2010

No agreement on changes to zoning notification. After 40 minutes of discussion Monday night, Huntington City Council members couldn't agree on how they can improve policies for notifying citizens of proposed zoning changes in their neighborhood Click here to read the Herald-Dispatch story..