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.
976 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 (119)
- Morgantown, WV (105)
- Preston County, WV (84)
- Shepherdstown, WV (73)
- Wheeling, WV (65)
- Vienna, WV (63)
- Harrison County Schools, WV (56)
- Fairmont, WV (54)
- Berkeley County, WV (53)
- Moundsville, WV (49)
- Berkeley County Schools, WV (48)
- Ranson corporation, WV (46)
Latest matching meetings
Council to vote on personnel manual changes: leave, parental leave, firearms
The Vienna City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance amending the Employee Personnel Manual to add vacation carryover, special administrative leave, paid parental leave, and update firearms/weapons rules. The meeting also includes routine reports, a public forum, and approval of minutes. No new…
Library board to review unrestricted funds and director’s evaluation
The Morgantown Public Library System Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the August 2026 meeting, receive routine reports from officers and committees, and discuss unfinished business including unrestricted funds allocation and the director’s evaluation. New business includes forming an audit…
Sister Cities Commission reviews 2026 projects and 2027 plans
The Morgantown Sister Cities Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive updates on international video projects and youth contests, and discuss a new sister-school agreement. The group will also review the 2026 budget and plan for upcoming heritage month events.
Parking Authority to review Lot C sealing, budget, and garage permits
The Morgantown Parking Authority is meeting to discuss unfinished business including Lot C sealing, BGD Lots C, B, and J, a Ventrac purchase update, T2 communication issues, a parking study, and Spruce Street drains. New business includes a budget performance report, garage permits for students (all sold), and the…
Commission to consider hiring deputy sheriff, cardiac monitor bid, ARPA water project change
The Preston County Commission is meeting to handle routine county business, including bill review, appointments, and proclamations. Key items include a request to hire a deputy sheriff, a bid award for cardiac monitors, and a change of scope for the ARPA Newburg Independence Water Line Extension Project. The agenda…
Board to adopt final FY2026-27 budget, set millage rate
The Marion County School Board will hold a special meeting to take final action on the FY2026-2027 budget, including adopting a millage rate and final budget resolution. The board will also approve budget amendments and the monthly financial report for June 2026, and hear public comments.
Council to approve equipment purchases and budget amendment
The Charleston City Council will consider several resolutions authorizing equipment purchases for city departments, a change order for street and parking lot resurfacing, and an amendment to the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget. The meeting also includes public speakers, proclamations, and routine reports.
Council to approve equipment purchases, paving, and budget amendment
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions authorizing equipment purchases, a paving change order, and a budget amendment. Items include a new forklift, a bucket truck, air-pak cylinders, and resurfacing of parking lots and flood-damaged streets.
Berkeley County Commission to hear five estate cases and consider food card proposal
The Berkeley County Commission will conduct routine procedural items and five estate hearings. A public health presentation on a food card proposal and a discussion on an updated fire department pay scale are also scheduled. The meeting includes a consent agenda with purchase orders and budget revisions.
Commission to consider bond reductions, facilities restructure, K-9 retirement
The Berkeley County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative items and several specific actions. These include approving consent agenda items such as bond reductions for two developments, a parks event, and assessor's office applications. The commission will also hear presentations on a…
Board to consider donating 341 Reay Alley and transferring five parcels
The Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency board will consider approving the donation of 341 Reay Alley and the transfer of five parcels from the estate of Harold Berthy. They will also discuss the tax sale process, prioritize items for a communications plan, and review a draft prospectus for Lower Greenmont…
Council reviews FY 27 budget revision and plans to buy elementary school property
The Shepherdstown Town Council will hold a special meeting to review the FY 27 Budget Revision #1. The agenda includes updates on a CATF grant arrangement and a planning session. The council will also discuss the planning for the purchase of the Shepherdstown Elementary School property.
CVB board to review $379.85 grant for haunted history tour
The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board is meeting to approve July minutes, review financial reports, and hear updates from the executive director and assistant. Under old business, the board will consider an updated print media grant of $379.85 for the Martinsburg Haunted History and…
Authority to consider Burcell application, lease, and AVW long-term lease letter
The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2026, to review reports on litter control, recycling, and the monthly budget. The body will consider actions regarding a Burcell application, a lease with Burcell, a letter to AVW concerning a long-term lease, and the excessing of…
Berkeley Senior Services board to consider FY27 budget approval
The Berkeley County Senior Services Board of Directors is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the FY27 budget, along with receiving reports from the president, director, and committees. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes, and possible executive session. Most items are routine governance…
Wheeling sports authority meets; routine reports only
The Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items: approval of minutes, financial and operations reports, committee reports, and old/new business. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed; the agenda is procedural boilerplate.
Council adopts $4M bond ordinance for wastewater plant design
The Fairmont City Council is adopting an ordinance to issue up to $4,000,000 in Sewerage System Design Bond Anticipation Notes to fund engineering for wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The agenda also includes first readings for a fire department retirement plan, a public auction of surplus property, and a new…
School board to approve $298,697 IDEA preschool grant and speech therapy contract
The Marion County School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $298,697 federal grant for preschool special education and a $62,975.25 contract with Osmani Speech Services for speech therapy. The board will also recognize donations totaling over $198,000, including $102,000 in supplies from The Poppy…
Ranson Parks and Recreation to discuss Hunter Muse Park budget and design
The Ranson Parks and Recreation board is holding a regular meeting to review the July financial report, discuss summer camp and turf field updates, and consider staffing. They will also address old business on community events and electronic recreation pricing, and new business on the Hunter Muse Park budget and…
Water board to approve $2.23M in construction payments
The Berkeley County Public Service Water District board will consider approving three construction pay applications totaling about $2.23 million for the Industrial Zone Tank, Ridge Road Tank, and Bunker Hill Water Plant. They will also review an agreement for a mainline extension to Airborne Church and discuss legal…
Preston County school board to vote on MOUs, travel policy, and personnel
The Preston County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 24, 2026, to approve routine personnel agendas, several memoranda of understanding with partner organizations, and revisions to travel policies. The board will also discuss superintendent goals, special education funding, and a possible…
Ranson Parks and Recreation to discuss Hunter Muse Park budget and design
The Ranson Parks and Recreation board will hold a regular meeting to review the July financial report, discuss summer camp and turf field updates, and consider staffing. They will also discuss community events for September and October, electronic recreation pricing for the Civic Center, and the budget and design for…
Finance Committee to consider FY27 budget amendment and pipe replacement funding
The Shepherdstown Finance Committee is meeting to consider a first FY27 budget amendment, approve funding for a preliminary engineering report on replacing galvanized pipes, and discuss financing for a school property purchase. The committee will also discuss a donation and ongoing FY28 budget planning.
Wheeling Finance Committee to review July financial report
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the July Financial Report. This is the only item on the agenda, so the meeting is focused on reviewing the city's financial status for that month.
Commission to consider ambulance fee ordinance, boiler project, and hires
The Preston County Commission will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including approval of a special emergency ambulance fee ordinance and corrections, a courthouse boiler project, an elevator contract, and a budget revision. The commission will also consider appointments, including an early voting…
Board to approve preschool contracts, personnel, and university MOUs
The Harrison County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to act on several items, including preschool collaborative contracts, personnel matters, and memoranda of understanding with universities. The board will also receive a superintendent's update covering curriculum, facilities…
Parks board to consider FY 26-27 budget and door replacement quotes
The Berkeley County Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss and possibly approve the FY 26-27 budget and replacement door quotes. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving prior minutes, public comments, committee reports, and staff updates. No other major decisions are listed.
EPTA board to review audit RFP, transit center update
The Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority board will meet to approve minutes, review July financials, and discuss the multimodal transit center project. They will also consider a contract for annual audit review services and a code of conduct for board members. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and…
Airport Authority to review budget, taxiway project, and legal matter
The Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport Authority is meeting to approve the July meeting minutes and budget report, receive an update on the Taxiway Echo improvement project, and hear the Executive Director's report. The board may also discuss a property contract or legal matter, potentially in executive session…
Board to vote on $728,912 Martinsburg High roof bid and autism teacher contracts
The Berkeley County Board of Education will consider approving a $728,912 bid from 3G Contracting for the Martinsburg High roof replacement, funded by general maintenance and an SBA MIP grant. The board will also discuss and possibly approve contracts for special education autism teachers, with five contractors…
Council to consider rezoning 5th Avenue parcels, new trespass program
The Charleston City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes several bills and resolutions for consideration, such as a new Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program, a rezoning of properties on 5th Avenue, and purchases of equipment for city…
Council to vote on rezoning WVUP IT Center for housing and business
The Vienna City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on two ordinances to rezone parts of the WVUP Innovation and Technology Center: one from E-1 to R-2 residential, the other from E-1 to C-1 commercial. The council will also consider buying two police vehicles, a budget revision, a pension report…
Fire board to review finances, chiefs' reports, and possible MOU changes
The Berkeley County Fire Service Board will meet to approve financial reports, hear reports from fire chiefs of local volunteer departments, and discuss by-law changes, a Baker Heights MOU, and a Back Creek Valley addition. The board may also enter executive session for real estate, legal, personnel, or contract…
CSB to approve $153,520 utility billing software contract
The Charleston Sanitary Board will consider approving a new utility billing software contract, a write-off of uncollectible accounts, a fund transfer, and a memorandum of understanding for a consolidated billing system. The board will also discuss a rate case and legal matters.
School board reviews 2026-2027 tentative budget for all non-general funds
The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a presentation and discussion of the 2026-2027 tentative budget for all funds other than the general fund, including capital, debt, and SRF funds, with public comment allowed. The meeting also includes a…
Morgantown Parking Authority to discuss Lot C and budget revisions
The Morgantown Parking Authority will review progress on parking lot projects and budget performance. The body is scheduled to discuss a budget revision and the Director's budget revision authority.
Commission to discuss flood aid, EMS contracts, courthouse boiler project
The Preston County Commission will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including discussions on assistance for flood victims in Upshur and Lewis counties, approval of EMS service contracts and equipment purchases, and approval of the courthouse boiler project and HVAC maintenance contract. The agenda…
Council to vote on zoning change, election date, outdoor area rules
The Morgantown City Council will hold public hearings and consider second-reading approvals for ordinances changing zoning at 990 Elmer Prince Drive, moving city elections to the May primary date, and amending Article 953 on private outdoor designated areas. The council will also consider first readings for a Hart…
Council to vote on zoning change, election date, outdoor area rules
The Morgantown City Council will hold public hearings and second-reading votes on three ordinances: rezoning 990 Elmer Prince Drive, moving city elections to the May primary date, and amending rules for private outdoor designated areas. The council will also consider first readings for establishing Hart Field Road…
Council to vote on zoning change, election date, outdoor areas
The Morgantown City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and consent agenda items. Key actions include second readings of ordinances to rezone 990 Elmer Prince Drive, move city elections to the May primary date, and amend Article 953 on private outdoor designated areas. The council will…