HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Voters in Hinton will once again decide on a crucial levy renewal that has been a fixture in the community for 58 consecutive years. The Police and Fire Levy, which will appear on the ballot, is a renewal and will not result in any increase in taxes.
The City of Hinton relies heavily on the money generated annually by this levy. According to information available from the City’s website, $85,000 from this levy goes to maintain essential services in its police and fire departments. These funds go toward both employee salaries and the necessary equipment required to keep the departments functioning efficiently.
In addition to public safety, the levy also provides $65,000 for the upkeep and repair of streets and sidewalks. A statement from the city underscores the importance of these funds: “Without this money, keeping the potholes fixed, paving streets, and repairing and replacing sidewalks would become difficult.”
Other beneficiaries of the levy include the Summers County Health Department, Summers County Public Library, and Summers County Senior Citizens Center, which each receives $7,800 annually. The levy also contributes $10,000 toward parks and recreation programs and various sports programs.
Cultural and community resources benefit too, with $19,585 allocated to support the functions and operations of local museums, including the Veteran’s Museum, Railroad Museum, Campbell Flanigan Murrell House Museum, and REACHH.
Hinton voters will have the opportunity to decide the fate of this funding for essential services and community programs by approving the renewal of this long-standing levy. Make your voice heard and vote on Nov. 5 or while early voting is available.
For more information, go to the City of Hinton’s website or reach out to your city officials.
