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Wheeling's council just unveiled a series of ambitious spending proposals, from a $19,000 well pump rehab to over $167,000 for new police vehicles!

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Council introduces slate of spending ordinances, including well pump rehab and vehicle purchases
Council introduced several original propositions including a $19,018 well pump rehab, equipment purchases for police vehicles and radio/video systems, stormwater engineering work, a $29,950 network segmentation contract, and a $575,000 TIF transfer for economic development.
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September 2, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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Wheeling's budget closed positively with a $597,000 carryover, and exciting plans for Opportunity Zone renewals and environmental remediation are on the horizon!

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City manager says budget ended under appropriation, Opportunity Zone renewals submitted and demolition funding for Elm Grove may be forthcoming
City Manager Garrett reported the city closed the fiscal year with a $597,000 cash carryover, that the city submitted two census tracts for Opportunity Zone renewal, and that the West Virginia DLAP program is likely to fund demolition and environmental remediation of a TCI property in Elm Grove. He also updated the council on wastewater digester progress.
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July 10, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Wheeling's board just approved a game-changing property tax reclassification to ignite growth in the aerospace and defense sector—big things are on the horizon!

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Village Board approves property tax reclassification for aerospace defense project
Trustees endorse improvements and tax incentives to boost local economic development
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April 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM