Ari Gold, left, discusses why he is appealing the City of Parkersburg’s rejection of his business license application during a hearing on Wednesday. Attorney Ryan Simonton, right, represents the city. (Photo by Amber Phipps_
Parkersburg City Council members Wendy Tuck, Andrew Borkowski and Zak Huffman review documents during a hearing in council chambers on Wednesday. (Photo by Amber Phipps)
Parkersburg Finance Director Eric Jiles responds to questions from council during a hearing on Wednesday. (Photo by Amber Phipps)
Ari Gold, left, discusses why he is appealing the City of Parkersburg’s rejection of his business license application during a hearing on Wednesday. Attorney Ryan Simonton, right, represents the city. (Photo by Amber Phipps_
PARKERSBURG — After a brief executive…