Councilmember (Fourth District)· Fourth District seat held by Garcia on 2023-01-10 roll call; term ended December 31, 2024: successor Horton took the term commencing January 1, 2025 per oath-of-office minutes 2025-01-14 (W. Va. Code §8-9-1). Start unsourced.
Richard Garcia
Fairmont
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Top issues during term (4)(General)
city staffing appointment
The planner's decisions can affect permit timelines, development costs, and the city's tax base, though no direct cost is specified.
city manager appointment
Your local tax dollars pay for city operations, and Blosser will help steer how that budget is managed.
anti-discrimination fairness ordinance
The city isn’t likely to see a big budget hit, though businesses and landlords may need to update policies or train staff to comply.
livestock and beekeeping ordinances
Don’t expect a big wallet hit—this is mostly about permits and rules, not a new tax.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Garcia was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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