Friday, October 01, 2010
Mason County Commission Approves Tolls
WEST VIRGINIA....
Thursday, the Mason County Commission approved a plan to place two tolls along the new Route 35 through Putnam and Mason counties. Commissioners Bob Baird and Miles Epling voted in favor of the measure, while Rick Handley voted against it, but all admitted this has been one of the toughest decisions they've had to make for the county. Commissioner Handley says that, this week alone, the commission received 104 requests from the public to vote against the tolls. They also received a petition with over 70 signatures out of more than 27,000 residents in Mason County. The Division of Highways says it needs additional funding to finish a nearly 15 mile stretch of the new road. Public hearings will be held on the state's toll proposal.
Thursday, the Mason County Commission approved a plan to place two tolls along the new Route 35 through Putnam and Mason counties. Commissioners Bob Baird and Miles Epling voted in favor of the measure, while Rick Handley voted against it, but all admitted this has been one of the toughest decisions they've had to make for the county. Commissioner Handley says that, this week alone, the commission received 104 requests from the public to vote against the tolls. They also received a petition with over 70 signatures out of more than 27,000 residents in Mason County. The Division of Highways says it needs additional funding to finish a nearly 15 mile stretch of the new road. Public hearings will be held on the state's toll proposal.
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