Netflix to film in city; new treasurer appointed
Three city streets will temporarily shut down for the filming of a series by Netflix, a provider of streaming movies and TV series.
Washington Mayor Scott Putnam announced the production, “Mindhunter,” will be filmed on sections of South Main, Lincoln and College streets May 31, June 2 and 3.
Putnam said the story takes place in a Virginia town. Producers chose Washington because they liked the look of the Washington & Jefferson College campus and the city’s historic buildings.
Council approved a related liability agreement with the state Department of Transportation Thursday during its monthly meeting.
There is no word yet whether any locals will be featured in the series, but Putnam said he will meet next week with a casting director.
According to the Internet Movie Database, “Mindhunter” is a drama series by “House of Cards” executive producer and director David Fincher.
Also during the meeting, Ryan King, 37, son of Washington County Treasurer Francis King, was appointed as the city’s treasurer through the first Monday of January 2018.
“I was taught at an early age to really give back,” said King, an auditor with the state Department of the Auditor General.
King has served on various city boards, including the planning commission and Washington-East Washington Joint Authority.
Francis King, who was present with his wife, Toni, for his son’s swearing in, said he’s proud of the nomination.
“He’s certainly qualified. He’s put his time in with the community. I know he’ll do a good job,” he said.
The nomination comes after former treasurer Dennis L. Adams retired April 30, citing health and personal reasons.
The treasurer is responsible for tax collection in the city. The annual salary is $11,000.
King said he will keep his job at the auditor general’s office.
Putnam said two candidates were considered. King was the right choice, he said, because of his proven dedication to Washington.
In other business, council unanimously approved a use-by-right application for Commerce Street Partners LLC Community Center at 59 E. Strawberry Alley. Business owner Pete Cameron said the next step in the process of constructing a 5,200-square-foot community center with six offices available for nonprofit organizations is to obtain a building permit. He hopes to start construction this summer.
Council awarded the city’s workers compensation policy to AmeriHealth Casualty Services and EHD Insurance broker in the amount of $226,426. Councilman Joseph Manning said the city saved $28,000 from the last policy.
The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. June 9, following an agenda meeting at 7 p.m. June 6.