Budget & taxes in West Virginia local government
What West Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
586 West Virginia meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in West Virginia with the most budget & taxes activity
- Charleston, WV (116)
- Morgantown, WV (61)
- Harrison County Schools, WV (59)
- Berkeley County Schools, WV (48)
- Moundsville, WV (47)
- Preston County, WV (46)
- Ranson corporation, WV (45)
- Charles Town, WV (34)
- Wheeling, WV (30)
- Fairmont, WV (30)
- Vienna, WV (26)
- Weirton, WV (16)
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City Council to discuss water, road, and budget items
The Wheeling City Council will review water service retirements, street resurfacing, and a budget revision for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding traffic rules and a public nuisance.
Finance Committee reviews June report and FY 26‑27 budget revision
The Finance Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet on July 21, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The committee will discuss the June financial report. It will also consider Budget Revision #1 for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
Commission will consider employee status change for county staff
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…
Council to vote on eminent‑domain ordinance for Greenmont neighborhood
The Morgantown City Council will consider several approvals, including an ordinance authorizing eminent‑domain proceedings for property acquisition in the Greenmont neighborhood. The agenda also contains budget amendment resolutions for the FY 2026‑2027 Capital Escrow Fund and General Budget, a resolution to execute a…
Board to approve multiple purchase orders, contracts and $3.3M transfers
The Harrison County Board of Education will consider the superintendent's update and a series of state‑board approved items, including several purchase orders and service contracts. Consent items will authorize operating transfers of $3,300,000 and other financial transactions. Personnel recommendations and a…
City Council to consider budget revisions and open container ordinance suspension
The City Council will review budget revisions for the FY2027 General Fund and Coal Severance Fund. Members will also consider suspending the open container ordinance for a specific fundraiser and the cancellation of the August 4 meeting.
Council considers eminent domain for Greenmont neighborhood property
The City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading on an ordinance regarding eminent domain in the Greenmont neighborhood. The body will also consider budget amendments for the General Budget and Capital Escrow Fund, as well as changes to the City Charter election dates.
City Center BID board to review minutes and reports
The City Center Business Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to review previous meeting minutes, receive financial and ambassador reports, and discuss updates on the Master Plan and municipal beautification.
Council will vote on 2026‑2027 General Fund Budget Revision #1
The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on several items, including approval of the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes and a resolution to revise the 2026‑2027 General Fund Budget. A public hearing will allow community members to address the council for up to five minutes. The council will also consider…
Berkeley County Board of Education considers $198,056 Raptor emergency badge renewal
The Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve several contracts, including emergency notification software and special education services. Members will also receive updates on bond-funded construction projects and the 2026-2027 Professional Development Plan.
Council to vote on budget amendment and multiple infrastructure agreements
The Charleston City Council will consider a bill to remove the "through" street designation from Staunton Avenue, S.E. It will also vote on resolutions authorizing an urban renewal plan for the East End Community, an amendment to the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget, change orders for the Charleston Fire Department…
Finance Committee to review budget amendment and infrastructure agreements
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss an amendment to the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget. The body will also consider resolutions regarding fire station renovations and several infrastructure projects funded by the West Virginia Division of Highways.
Ranson Parks and Recreation to discuss 2027 events and Civic Center upgrades
The board will review the June financial report and the 2026 Summer Camp. Members will consider purchasing futsal goals and discuss youth technology opportunities at the Civic Center. The meeting also includes a review of the proposed 2027 Community Events Calendar.
Parks and Rec to consider futsal goals purchase, 2027 calendar
The Ranson Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 16, 2026. Agenda items include a financial report, discussion of Hunter Muse Park, consideration of purchasing futsal goals, and a presentation of the proposed 2027 community events calendar. The commission will also consider rescheduling…
School Board approves agenda and minutes from June meetings
The Marion County School Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from June 2026. The board also recognized donations totaling over $7,500 for school programs and received information on a deductive change order for district-wide auditorium lighting upgrades.
Commission will discuss Arts Fest promotion and sponsorship plans.
The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission will approve the June meeting minutes and hear the treasurer’s report on the current balance. New business includes presentations by Jasmin Ilovar and Mindi Yarborough. The board will also review Arts Fest promotion efforts and sponsorship opportunities.
Commission will consider EMS equipment funding and ambulance purchase requests
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.
Charleston Land Reuse Agency discusses property acquisition and tax sale liens
The agency will review reports from the Property Evaluation Committee regarding inventory and mapping. The meeting also includes discussion on a vacant structure ordinance and potential new business.
Council to vote on land purchases, sewer bonds, and voting district changes
The Fairmont City Council will consider purchasing multiple city-owned parcels, issuing up to $4 million in sewer bonds, and amending voting district boundaries. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a proposed sign ordinance.
Moundsville City Council sub-committees to review budget and revenue reports
The Finance, Policy, and Traffic sub-committees will meet to discuss city business. Key items include a review of the June 30, 2026 Revenue & Expense Report and the first budget revision for the 2026-2027 General Fund.
Council to vote on $375,640 street sweeper trade-in purchase
The Weirton City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, with second readings of three ordinances on recycling, parking restrictions on Gullette Lane, and parking fine updates. New business includes resolutions to purchase a street sweeper ($375,640), three police cruisers ($140,973 plus $39,693…
Board reviews pension benefits, survivor claims, and retirement conversions
The board is processing various individual pension benefit approvals and final payments. Members will also review account statements and address outstanding overpayment issues.
Preston County Commission to consider budget revisions and EMS contracts
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.
Council to vote on paving project, demolition bid, and budget revision
The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on a resolution for the 2026-2027 Coal Severance Fund Budget Revision #1, award a demolition bid, and award the 2026 Paving Project. The council will also receive and file the Sanitary Board and Storm Water Board budgets for 2026-2027, as well as the city's FY2025…
Board approves financial transactions and insurance contracts
The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including meeting minutes, financial transfers, and various purchase orders for insurance, fuel, and facility lease payments. The board also set COBRA rates for 2027.
Finance committee reviews Sanitary Board bonding resolutions and a cement contract
The Finance Committee will review six resolutions adjusting bonding conditions for the Charleston Sanitary Board across multiple funding series. The committee will also consider a one-year open-ended contract with Smith Concrete for city cement purchases. These items address infrastructure financing and routine…
Preston County Commission to review EMS contracts and budget revisions
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.
Harrison County Schools approves mental health services and salary scale corrections
The Board approved a memorandum of understanding for school mental health services at three schools. They also voted to correct the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 salary scales regarding base salaries for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Water Board to authorize representatives for Edward Jones accounts
The Water Board will vote on a resolution authorizing Travis Blosser, Priscilla A. Hamilton, Janet L. Keller, and Lara Vanfosson to act on behalf of the board for certain accounts at Edward Jones. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 28, 2026, citizen petitions, and routine reports on operations and…
Board to vote on $91,702 contract for concrete repairs at public housing sites
The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority board will vote on a $91,702.70 contract for concrete repairs at various public housing sites. They will also consider a contract for video surveillance upgrades and approve loan documents for an affordable housing program. The meeting includes election of officers and a…
Council to review economic development incentives and public feedback
Council will discuss public input on economic development incentives, including adaptive reuse, facade loans, and B&O tax breaks. They may prioritize a Business Improvement District (BID) and begin a workshop on enhanced connectivity (trails, lighting, crosswalks). No votes are expected.
School Board approves minutes and construction change order
The Marion County School Board approved minutes from previous meetings and authorized a construction change order for a portable lift station at Dunnellon High School.
Board approves $196,799 Bridgeport Middle School renovation contract
The Harrison County Board of Education approved several consent items, including financial transfers and insurance contracts, and moved to new business items. In new business, the board approved a $196,799 contract with Veritas Contracting LLC for Bridgeport Middle School renovations and a $21,718.58 change order for…
Council to vote on Indoor Rec Center funding, employee benefit contracts
The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on cash funding option #1 for the proposed Indoor Rec Center and several employee benefit contracts for the 2026-2027 program year. Other items include a request to designate a handicap parking space on Tomlinson Avenue, a half-page ad purchase for a high school…
Morgantown Council considers opposing $2.4B Mon Power gas plant
City Council will vote on a resolution to protest Mon Power's proposed gas-fired power plant at the Ft. Martin Power Station. The body is also reviewing the airport improvement budget and the repeal of the Housing Advisory Committee.
Council to vote on opposing Mon Power gas plant, approve airport budget
The City Council will consider a resolution opposing a Mon Power gas-fired power plant, approve the FY2026-2027 Airport Improvement Fund budget, and hold first readings of ordinances to repeal the Housing Advisory Committee and establish a reasonable accommodations process. They will also adopt a Land Preservation…
Council will consider a FY 25-26 budget revision and related project proposals
The council will review several original propositions, including equipment purchases and a dewatering contract, and will consider a resolution to revise the FY 25-26 budget. Items on the agenda also include notices of tobacco-related applications to the WVABCA and a property transfer for 521 S. Penn Street. Additional…
Wheeling Finance Committee to review May financial report and budget revision
The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the financial report from May and a budget revision for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
City Council to consider FY2027 Capital Budget and PODA ordinance amendment
The City Council will review the FY2027 Capital Budget, approve bills, and consider an amendment to the Private Outdoor Designated Areas (PODA) ordinance. The meeting also includes reports from the City Manager, Police Chief, and various committees.
City Council to discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. The session is based on a document dated April 14, 2026.