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Clarksburg Vice Mayor Details $3 Million in Unpaid City Fees

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 21
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What happened

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Vice Mayor Rocky Romano III stated that Clarksburg is owed over $3 million in unpaid fees, fines, and charges over the last five years, with the total potentially reaching $10 million if looking back decades. These unpaid charges include fire service fees, public works fees, and business and occupation taxes. Romano suggested that future legislation could allow municipalities to add these legally owed charges to property tax bills.

From wdtv.com

Why it matters

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The unpaid fees strain the city's ability to fund public projects and services, such as purchasing equipment for first responders and supporting youth activities. The proposed legislative solution aims to provide a mechanism for cities to collect these debts without adding new taxes to residents.

From wdtv.com

Who's involved

  • RomanoVice Mayor of Clarksburg, who discussed the city's financial obligations.
  • ClarksburgThe city where the unpaid fees and potential collection methods were discussed.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Harrison CountySpeculative

    Harrison County might see its county assessor change its administrative role to hold 2% of collected municipal debt fees.

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