Misappropriation of Funds Leads to Change in Procedures for Town of Whitehall, Town Treasurer

During the March Town Council meeting a bombshell was dropped on Council members and the attending audience; but with good news backing it.

The town of Whitehall had not paid their taxes to the IRS for years 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, Town Treasurer Allissa Christensen, along with independent contractor Todd Watkins, relayed to the Council. The taxes owed amounted to $27,250.41; however, the penalties of the unpaid taxes tallied to $46,618.59. The good news was that the money had not been stolen or misplaced but remained in the Town’s coffers. The unpaid taxes have now been paid, but th...