Tourist Development Council proposes lodging tax increase
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has unanimously voted to propose an increase in the tourism lodging tax…
Read MoreLibrary director discusses seasonal staffing needs
Washington County NewsThe Washington County Public Library is looking to hire a temporary summer page at the Vernon branch, as well as…
Read MoreFormer Planning Commissioner Al Keown recognized for longtime community service
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Al Keown served on the Washington County Planning Commissioner for 20 years. For his longtime community service, Keown was…
Read MoreDavid L. Riley announces candidacy for BOCC
Special to the NewsDavid L. Riley has announced he is running for the District 1 seat on the Washington County Board of County…
Read MoreIncumbent David Corbin announces campaign for BOCC seat
Incumbent David Corbin said he is “excited” to announce his candidacy for the District 5 seat on the Washington County…
Read MoreBenita Crittendon questions Washington County officials over lack of FEMA reimbursement notification
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County Commissioners reportedly not being informed of a delay in FEMA reimbursements before authorizing a $6 million line…
Read MoreCounty Administrator discusses staffing needs for building inspections, grant administration
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County Administrator Jeff Massey brought up the need to hire staff to inspect buildings and administer grants during…
Read MoreCounty considers going with another state lobbyist
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Washington County municipal government is looking to go with another lobbying firm to advocate for the area with…
Read MoreCounty aims to help people addicted to opioids
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Funding received from a lawsuit settlement against the pharmaceutical industry will go towards assisting people in Washington County who…
Read MoreCounty going after grants to fund road resurfacing, repaving
Washington County has settled on the exact roadways and bridge they will pursue grants for in order to fund resurfacing,…
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