Huntington City Council Meeting 3/11

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City Council Votes to Repeal Occupation Tax

                 Huntington City Council voted Monday to repeal the city’s controversial occupation tax.

                  The tax had been met by resistance from businesses within city limits and would have had an impact on anyone who worked in the city of Huntington. Employees who work in Huntington would’ve had to pay a one percent tax even if they lived outside of the city.

                  City Council also recognized two Huntington Police Department officers for their work in getting drivers under the influence off the road. The pair of officers led the state with more than 250 DUI arrests in 2012.

                   The Huntington High School wrestling team was also honored by city council. The Highlander grapplers won the school’s first state championship in the sport last month. Many of the team was on hand to also watch their coach, Rob Archer, be named Honorary Mayor for the week of March 11-15.

                  Marshall University’s swimming and diving team were also honored for their accomplishments during the season. The team posted the best scores in school history at the Conference-USA Championships in Houston, Texas.