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St. Albans Officials Discuss Budget Shortfalls and Firefighter Wages

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Officials from St. Albans and Kanawha County met on October 22, 2026, to discuss local operations. During the meeting, Mayor Scott James stated that changes to vehicle taxes have cost St. Albans hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue. Fire Chief Lance Carney also noted that low pay, at $12.16 an hour, is causing attrition and forcing some firefighters to take extra jobs.

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The city is facing financial constraints due to revenue losses and high operational costs. Fire Chief Carney requested that City Council members become more involved in the department’s budget decisions amid these financial pressures.

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    St. Albans might face increased operational costs due to low firefighter wages and revenue losses.

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