The Charleston Area Alliance says it will keep working for a regional approach to government, despite the news that Charleston and Kanwha County leaders say metro government is dead.
The group posted this item today on its blog. Here’s part of Alliance president Matt Ballard’s statement:
“We still believe metro government has the potential for giving more county residents a voice in their government, strengthening essential services, enhancing government effectiveness and saving taxpayers money.”
“Considering today’s economic conditions and a stagnant population in our entire state, if we do not consolidate some governmental units in West Virginia, the people will end up paying higher taxes. It’s as simple to understand as two plus two.”
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