Putting cows on the front page since 1885.
Putting cows on the front page since 1885.
Connie Lamborn, president of Martinsburg Borough Council for 10 years, thanks councilmembers for their support Monday evening, Dec. 2. Lamborn presided over her final meeting Monday, as she did not seek re-election this year. Lamborn served as a councilmember for 12 years. She is seen holding a proclamation that was presented to her by Major Richard Brantner Sr.
The president of Martinsburg Borough Council called to order her final meeting Monday night, Dec. 2.
Connie S. Lamborn, who has served on the council for 12 years, did not seek re-election this year.
The residents of Martinsburg Borough elected Lamborn to a four-year term as a councilmember beginning Jan. 7, 2008. She then served as an elected councilmember for the borough of Martinsburg for a total of three full four-year terms.
Lamborn has served 10 of the 12 years on the council in the capacity of president, from Jan. 4, 2010 to Jan. 6, 2020. Lamborn is still the president until the Jan. 6 meeting.
"Martinsburg has a lot of good councilmembers and employees," Lamborn said. "Council has always been on the same page during my service."
Lamborn said she is also thankful for the support of her family.
"We are all proud of our mother," Lamborn's son Carlos said before councilmembers Monday. "We thank everyone for their service."
Martinsburg Police Chief Kerry L. Hoover also thanked Lamborn for her service to the borough.
"You did a great job," the chief said to Lamborn. "From the police end, we are sad to see you go."
2020 Budget
Council officially adopted its 2020 budget during its Dec. 3 meeting.
Council unanimously passed the balanced budget of $863,700. Real estate taxes will remain at 1.871 mills.
Other taxes passed by council include the per capita tax, $5; and the earned income tax, 1/2 of 1 percent.
The budget includes the $52 Local Services Tax (LST). The tax will be against any individual whose place of employment during the calendar year is in Martinsburg Borough.
The tax would be imposed for general revenue purposes. The revenue may be used only for the following purposes: police, fire or emergency services, road construction or maintenance, or the reduction of property taxes.
Exempt from paying the LST are taxpayers whose total earned income and net profits from all sources within the borough is less than $12,000. In addition, members of the clergy are exempt from the tax.
2020 Meeting Schedule
Council approved the following meeting dates in 2020. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Mondays except when noted: Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug 3, Sept. 8 (Tuesday), Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2.
Council will hold its reorganizational meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6. One of the first duties for council will be to elect a president.
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