County officials are talking about a potential $5 countywide car fee as a source that could provide the needed local match to replace the Western Hills Viaduct.
The Ohio House and Senate have passed transportation bills that allow counties to assess the fee, but the House version allows county commissioners to impose the fee while the Senate version requires a countywide vote on the fee. A legislative conference committee has agreed with the House version.
It could raise up to $3.5 million per…