Special Announcements
City's "Official" Website Goes Online
The City Of Van Wert now has their "official" website online. The taxpayer-funded site has detailed information about all facets of city government, services, etc. Updated info is slow in coming however.
City Income Tax Climbs To 1.75%
City voters approved an income tax increase of .25 % in late 1999, effectively raising the income tax rate to 1.75%. The new tax is to supplement the fire and police departments. PAST TAX NEWS: In the lone issue on the May 1997 ballot, Van Wert voters very narrowly approved a .5% income tax increase. Turnout was very light for the election, possibly due to the fact that there were no candidates or other issues on the ballot - just the tax issue. The tax increase is earmarked for street construction and improvements, and raises Van Wert's income tax rate to 1.5%. A previous attempt to increase the income tax rate to 1.75% was defeated by city voters in the May 1999 election.
New City Government Information Is Online!
A representative of Mayor Bagley's office has passed along the information we requested in November of 1996 pertaining to the city government. It only took a year and a half to get it, but better late than never!
The Guest Book Has Been Suspended
Due to a busy schedule, I feel that I can no longer update the guest book in a timely fashion. Therefore, the guest book will no longer be available. I would like everyone who signed the guest book in the past. We have had visitors from three different countries and many states who took the time to sign the guest book. I also thank the hundreds of other visitors who looked around this website but didn't sign the guest book. Thanks for dropping by. If you would like to see the guest book list as of the end of February, 1997, click here.
Visit VANWERT.COM
Van Wert's first commercial venture on the 'net has made its debut! VANWERT.COM has several business subscribers, and is also the home of the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce Web Page.
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