ELIZABETH, W.Va. (AP) - An operating levy in Wirt County that's twice been rejected by voters is going back on the ballot.
County officials have scheduled a special election for Feb. 23.
The levy generates more than $200,000 annually. Most of the revenue is used for employee salaries.
If the levy fails again, the county's budget would have to be cut 20% to 25%.
County Commissioner Charles Murray tells the Parkersburg News and Sentinel (http://bit.ly/Z4FhgN ) that the county's government is on the line. He says he believes voters will approve the levy when they realize how serious the situation is.
A 60% majority vote is required for passage.
Wirt County is the only county in the state that has an operating levy.
Information from: News and Sentinel (Parkersburg, W.Va.), http://www.newsandsentinel.com
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