City Council Meeting - 1st Meeting, May 4, 2026
Approved: Resolution 26-053 - Coliseum and Convention Center Budget FY2026-2027, passed
What happened
On May 4, 2026, Charleston approved Resolution 26-053 - Coliseum and Convention Center Budget FY2026-2027.
This Charleston City Council meeting contained no zoning, rezoning, or land-use development decisions. The council adopted several non-land-use resolutions, including Resolution 26-050 (HUD annual action plan/CDBG funds), Resolution 26-051 (a $115,000 drug-enforcement sub-award f…
- Jurisdiction
- Charleston, WV
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 4, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, passed
Free sample: decision 1 of 4
Resolution 26-050 - HUD Annual Action Plan (CDBG)
Authorizing the mayor to sign and submit to HUD the annual action plan for program year 2026, year two of the consolidated plan, and all required certifications and agreements including subrecipient project contracts. Deals with CDBG funds dispersed through various organizations. Councilwoman Farr abstained due to a conflict.
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Key Decisions (4)
Resolution 26-050 - HUD Annual Action Plan (CDBG)
Resolution 26-051 - MDENT Drug Enforcement Sub-Award
Resolution 26-052 - Studimo Productions Live on the Levee Agreement
Resolution 26-053 - Coliseum and Convention Center Budget FY2026-2027
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Development Activity (2)
KRT maintenance facility
Infrastructure
West side prescription pharmacy at Patrick Street
Commercial
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
KRT is investing nearly $30 million in a new bus…
Commercial Demand
Multiple new small businesses (Bourbon Street Bistro, Haystacks, Ursus, A-Game…
Sentiment
Council members noted Slot Plaza / the transit center is…
Infrastructure
Persistent stormwater flooding and drainage issues on Cressland Drive (worsened…
Who spoke
12 distinct speakers; 1 identified names.
All speaker roles: 4 Public, 1 Clerk, 6 Councilmember, 1 Mayor.
Identified name roles: 1 Mayor.
Speaker sample: Amy Shuler Goodwin, Mayor.
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Zoning terms (2)
3 recorded timestamps
- approved (2 timestamps)
- variance (1 timestamps)
Decision moments (4)
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