{
 "city": "Preston County",
 "state": "West Virginia",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/prestoncountywv.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will consider employee status change for county staff",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission meeting will review old business, including the America 250 Celebration, and consider several new items. Key actions include a change to employee status, an EMS provider and funding agreement, and updates to fire inspection and alarm quotes. The meeting also covers budget revisions and an ARPA expenditure deadline letter draft.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-123",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will consider EMS equipment funding and ambulance purchase requests",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission will review several public‑safety and budget items, including funding requests from EMS agencies and a proposal to purchase ambulances. The meeting also includes reports on the FY 2024 audit, coal severance carryover, and a 911 budget revision. No new business is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-98",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Preston County Commission to consider budget revisions and EMS contracts",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission will review budget revisions for fiscal year 2026-27 and consider contracts for EMS equipment and funding. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes and an update on the America 250 Celebration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-97",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Preston County Commission to review EMS contracts and budget revisions",
   "summary": "The Commission will consider equipment purchase contracts for Union and Kamp Ambulances and an EMS funding contract update. Other agenda items include budget revisions and the City of Kingwood's use of the courthouse lawn. The body will also discuss the America 250 Celebration planning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-96",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-95",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-95",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-94",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-94",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "County Commission approved payment of pending vendor invoices",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission held a special session on June 11, 2026. Commissioners approved a motion to pay a series of vendor invoices that had been presented and reviewed. The approved payments include several individual amounts totaling $285.00.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-99",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-99",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission considers EMS ambulance purchase and legal representation for MARL Project",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission will review budget revisions for the Sheriff, OEM/911, and Central Garage. The body is considering several agreements for EMS and the purchase of a Chevy Tahoe police cruiser. Other items include a request to use the Courthouse Lawn for SummerFest.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-78",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-78",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-77",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-77",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Preston County Commission removes Fiduciary Commissioner in Fultz estate",
   "summary": "The County Commission held a special session to handle estate settlements and fiduciary reports. The body determined it lacked jurisdiction over a dispute regarding the Estate of Delano Ona Fultz and removed the assigned Fiduciary Commissioner. The commission also discussed a special EMS fee ordinance in executive session, though no action was taken.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-100",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-100",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider legal representation for WV PSC case No. 26-0075-E-CN",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission will meet on May 18, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The agenda includes reviewing estate settlements, considering legal representation for West Virginia PSC case No. 26-0075‑E‑CN (the MARL Project), and discussing budget revisions and other reports. Additional items are a proclamation for EMS Week, state EMS license updates, and bids for a dog warden vehicle. No executive‑session matters are scheduled for action.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-75",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-75",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission approves 2025-26 Assessor’s tax commission and EMS fee ordinance",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission met on May 13, 2026 to consider several agenda items. It approved the Assessor’s Commission for the 2025‑26 tax year and considered a special Emergency Medical Services fee ordinance along with equipment fund requests for Terra Alta Ambulance and Masontown VFD. Additional actions included vehicle bids for sheriff cruisers and a WesBanco bank depository agreement for poll workers, as well as budget revisions. All decisions were recorded in the meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-101",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-101",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission approves new e-pollbooks and tax corrections",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission approved the purchase of new e-pollbooks for the next fiscal year and a tax correction list. The meeting also included a proclamation for Foster Care Awareness Month and public comments on an EMS fee ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-102",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-102",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-80",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-80",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission approves $245.54 tax collection list and deputy circuit clerk hires",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission approved the Assessor's Office tax collection list totaling $245.54. The body also confirmed the appointment of two deputy circuit clerks with a salary of $31,200 each, effective May 2026. Additional items included recognition of public service and a proclamation for Childcare Appreciation Day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-103",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-103",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-79",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-79",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission approves FY 26‑27 regular levy rate",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission met on April 21, 2026. Commissioners approved the FY 26‑27 regular levy rate, setting the county expense levy at 14.3% and authorizing the clerk to sign the document. They also approved the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes and a motion to pay the reviewed bills. Additional reports were presented, including a health department quarterly opioid‑prevention update and a fleet supervisor budget‑revision briefing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-104",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-104",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-18",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Preston County Commission discusses Special EMS Fee Ordinance",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission held a work session to discuss a proposed Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance. The meeting included a presentation by EMS Director Henry McDonald and public comments, but no action was taken.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04182026-105",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04182026-105",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-17",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission approves EMS fee ordinance",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission approved a Special EMS Fee Ordinance during a special session on April 17, 2026. The body also discussed a work session for tomorrow regarding Lake Fe Camplands. The Assessor's Office received approval for an annual in-service training seminar.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04172026-106",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04172026-106",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission considers new Emergency Medical Services fee ordinance",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission will approve the minutes from the March 10 and March 16, 2026 special sessions and vote on five bills that were presented earlier. Commissioners will discuss a proposed Special Emergency Medical Services Fee Ordinance and a 911 Wrecker and Tow Rotation Policy update. The County Administrator will request use of the courthouse lawn for the National Day of Prayer on May 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., and budget revisions will be noted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-107",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-107",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews budget revisions, grant signatures, and emergency services proposals",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission will consider two budget revisions and sign off on 2023 fiscal year Cyber Security and Homeland Security grant documents. It will also discuss a funding request from KAMP Ambulance and a proposed Special Emergency Medical Services fee ordinance. Additional items include a handbook amendment on vacation dates and an old business matter regarding MARL Intervention legal representation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-108",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-108",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Preston County Commission discusses Special EMS Fee Ordinance",
   "summary": "The County Commission held an emergency session to discuss a proposed Special EMS User Fee Ordinance. Following general discussion and an executive session for legal matters, the meeting adjourned with no action taken.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-110",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04062026-110",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-02",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Public comment on Preston County’s $90 emergency ambulance fee ordinance",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission held a special session on April 2, 2026 to allow public comment on a proposed Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance. The ordinance would impose a $90 fee per living unit and a $90 fee per business entity each fiscal year. Billing would be due September 1 and March 1, with a possible 5% late charge. An appeal process is outlined, requiring a standardized form filed within 60 days of billing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022026-109",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04022026-109",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews opioid transportation agreement and budget software contract",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission discussed a Memorandum of Understanding with Buckwheat Express for opioid recovery transportation and considered a contract for ClearGov budget software. The body also reviewed first-period funding requests for FY 26-27 and a special EMS fee ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03312026-111",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03312026-111",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission approves fire levy election for May 12, 2026",
   "summary": "The Preston County Commission approved an order to hold a general election to authorize additional levy rates for fire services. The levy would fund 12 volunteer fire departments for a five-year term.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262026-112",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03262026-112",
   "source": "https://www.prestoncountywv.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
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