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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fairmont public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Seventh Voting District Expansion
The last piece of the Carriage Drive annexation: newly annexed residents are officially assigned to the Seventh Voting District.
Transit Authority Name Correction Ordinance
The city code misnames the transit authority — an ordinance would fix it to read the Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority. It's a housekeeping fix, but it requires a public hearing before adoption.
Business license fee reductions
Renewal forms are in the mail and most Fairmont businesses will see their licensing fee drop, thanks to the reformed structure with a single $10 general license.
Workers' compensation letter of credit renewal
The state requires the city to secure its self-insured workers' comp obligations; Council renewed a $750,000 WesBanco letter of credit for fiscal year 2026-2027.