KINGWOOD — Budget and the COVID-19 virus were the main topics of discussion at the Thursday meeting of the Preston County Commission. Commission President Samantha Stone said […]
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Preston County Commission proposes funding eliminations
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission proposes to eliminate funding for the county health department, volunteer fire departments and economic development in its 2020-21 budget. Commissioners will […]
Morgantown City Counsel considers budget among coronavirus unpredictability
Stuck between the as-of-yet incalculable impact to city revenues due to COVID-19 closures and looming budget deadlines from the state, Morgantown City Council on Tuesday voted 4-3 […]
Deputy mayor disagrees with city budget
Monongalia County Commission President Ed Hawkins said he took exception to comments made by Morgantown Deputy Mayor Rachel Fetty during a recent city budget workshop. During a […]
City Council to contemplate 23% jump in fire fees to offset loss of federal grant
MORGANTOWN — On March 3, Morgantown City Council passed a first reading of the city’s 2021 budget, which included a 10% increase in municipal fire fees. When […]
Morgantown’s 2021 budget sees first municipal sales tax revenue
MORGANTOWN — The budget currently under consideration by Morgantown City Council includes revenue that will be generated by the city’s 1% sales tax, which goes into effect […]
Fire personnel in the balance as Morgantown Council votes on budget
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Fire Department was out in force on Tuesday as City Council voted 5-2 to pass a first reading of the city’s $39.3 million […]
