LEGAL NOTICE
Please take notice that the Council of the City of Vienna, by order adopted on January 22, 2026, has called a municipal election for the purpose of submitting to voters the proposed continuation of an excess levy for the continued operation of the “Easy Rider” bus service provided by Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority, such election to be held on May 12, 2026. The matter to be submitted to voters on the ballot is in words and figures as follows:
SPECIAL LEVY ELECTION
Special Levy Election to authorize the renewal of existing additional levies for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028, for the purpose of providing for the continued operation of the mass transit (bus) system in the cities of Parkersburg and Vienna, West Virginia, according to the Order of the Council of the City of Vienna adopted on the 22nd day of January, 2026. In the event renewal of existing additional levies are approved by the voters of the City of Vienna but disapproved by the voters of the City of Parkersburg, the funds from said additional levy may be used for the operation of the mass transit (bus) system for routes which originate and terminate within the geographical limits of the City of Vienna.
The renewal of the existing additional levy per $100.00 valuation shall be on Class I property, $0.05833; on Class II property, $0.11666; and on Class IV property, $0.23332. Said rates shall be reduced for each levy year so that the proceeds of the additional levy shall be approximately $1,042,072.82 per year.
( ) Yes, for renewal of levy for continued mass transit (bus) service
( ) No, against renewal of levy for continued mass transit (bus) service
April 30, May 7