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Council takes 1st step to resurrect charter ballot issue


Council takes 1st step to resurrect charter ballot issue
Van Wert City Councilman Bill Marshall discusses the issue of junk and unregistered vehicles during Monday night’s Council meeting.
Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
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independent editor
Van Wert City Council took a first step toward putting the charter government issue back on the November 2 general election ballot, while also making changes to legislation that provides tax incentives to companies that create new jobs during its meeting on Monday.
The six Council members present Monday (First Ward Councilman Jeff Agler was absent and excused) prepared and introduced legislation that would seek voter approval to form a charter commission, as well as approve the idea of creating a city charter government. Plans are to adopt the legislation in time to place the issue on the November ballot. ....

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