City Council Meeting - 2nd Meeting, March 16, 2026
Approves WesBanco Standby Letter of Credit for Workers' Compensation, unanimous
What happened
Charleston City Council adopted the FY2026-2027 municipal budget of $113,629,000, rejecting an amendment that would have added $32,000 to police salaries for equitable milestone raises.
- Jurisdiction
- Charleston, WV
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 16, 2026
- Decisions
- 11 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 11
FY2026-2027 Municipal Budget Adoption
Council adopted the official municipal budget of $113,629,000 for fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, approximately $100,000 more than the previous year's budget. Vote: 24 ayes.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Charleston City Council adopted the FY2026-2027 municipal budget of $113,629,000, rejecting an amendment that would have added $32,000 to police salaries for equitable milestone raises.
Key Decisions (11)
FY2026-2027 Municipal Budget Adoption
Police Salary Amendment Rejected
Lease for CO2 Tank Placement - Ursa's Brew Works
Movie Theater Lease - 600 Washington Street East
WesBanco Standby Letter of Credit for Workers' Compensation
Police In-Car Camera Systems Purchase
Fire Department Pickup Truck Purchase
Fire Department Turnout Gear Purchase
Public Grounds Department Truck Purchase
Paramedic Intercept Fee Ordinance
15-Minute Parking Zone Relocation - Hunters Ridge Road
Development Activity (2)
New Triangle District Skating Rink
Commercial
Greater Charleston Theater Company Cinema
Commercial
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Community baby shower event targeting women in addiction recovery drew…
Labor
Charleston Police Department is 15-23 officers short of full staffing,…
Sentiment
Police department facility conditions described as deplorable with sanitation issues,…
Commercial Demand
Private operators willing to take on cinema business despite challenging…
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