City Council split on measure to amend rules for city employment
During Bethel’s City Council meeting on April 11, council member Mark Springer recused himself during one of the agenda items up for introduction.
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During Bethel’s City Council meeting on April 11, council member Mark Springer recused himself during one of the agenda items up for introduction.
The amnesty program aims to bring business owners who haven't been paying city sales tax into compliance. The new finance director estimates that the city is only getting sales tax revenue from about a fifth of businesses.
A ballot measure on the Oct. 4 municipal ballot would have allowed stores to sell beer and wine outside of a restaurant. Voters struck it down.
Four city council candidates are running for four open seats. Voters will also have the chance to vote on two issues: one related to masking and one related to alcohol sales.
Patrick Snow wants to learn about the council and find ways to improve roads and fill jobs in Bethel with locals. He's one of four candidates running for four open seats in the Oct. 4 election.