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 (6)(Governance)
city council election
Your wallet isn’t directly on the ballot, but the winner will help decide city spending and services that can affect taxes and fees.
council appointment
There’s no direct cost or savings tied to the appointment itself, though Sole will now vote on city budget and spending decisions.
mayoral election
No specific budget or tax impact is spelled out yet, but a new mayor can shift spending priorities, so watch the first budget.
mayor censure
There’s no direct price tag attached to a censure, but the political friction could slow decisions and create staff time costs if disputes escalate.
council appointments and ordinances
For homeowners, ADUs could mean rental income or a way to house family, while the city may see added property-tax base but also new infrastructure and enforcement costs.
city council departure
The immediate dollar impact is unclear, but a changed council could shift spending priorities and how city tax dollars are allocated.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Garcia was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Governance.