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WheelingWV averageUS Census ACS
Population
26,670
Per-capita income
$35,997
Median home value
$142,500
Bachelor's or higher
32%
Typical home value $154,161 +4.6% yr/yr · +14.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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👤 Members & officials (49)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$117.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$127.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$30.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$164.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$4,801 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20253 housing units ($1.1M)

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Tue Sep 1, 2026

City Council Meetings

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CITY OF WHEELING CITY COUNTY BUILDING 1500 CHAPLINE STREET WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003 City Council Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov Agenda Finance Committee September 1, 2026 5:15 pm City Council Chambers The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on Tuesday September 1, 2026 at 5:15pm in City Council Chambers. The following matters will be discussed: 1. Budget Revision #2 FY 26-27
Tue Sep 1, 2026

City Council Meetings

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CITY OF WHEELING City Council Agenda September 1, 2026 5:30 pm City Council Chambers 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 ROLL CALL READING OF THE MINUTES August 18, 2026 MAYOR’S REPORT 1. CLERK’S REPORT 2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Traffic Rule- One Way Road- Lane 15 2. Traffic Rule Crosswalks- 15th and Eoff Street 3. Traffic Rule Speed Limit Reduction- Economy Street 4. Traffic Rule- 3 Way Stop- Crosswalks 12th & Water St. 5. Top Notch Landscaping and Supply- Gateway Park-Project Fund 6. JD&E Inc. – Existing Fire Stations Renovations- Congressionally Directed Spending Renovations Project HELD OVER: 3. REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 4. REPORT OF COMMITTEES 1. Finance Committee Minutes from August 18, 2026 2. Development Committee Minutes from August 18, 2026 5. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER 6. REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS 1. Planning Commission Minutes from June 8, 2026 2. BZA Minutes from July 16, 2026 3. GWSEA Minutes from June 30, 2026 4. Arts & Cultural Commission Minutes from July 14, 2026 5. Hall of Fame Board Minutes from July 14, 2026 7. PETITIONS OF REDRESS OR GRIEVANCE 8. PETITIONS OF ALL OTHER KINDS 9. ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS 1. GM Baker & Son- Well #3 Pump Rehab- Water Treatment Plant 2. Amending & Reenacting Article 787.55 (d)(1) 3. Bearcom- Equipment & Installation- Police Department 4. Jim Shorkey Auto Group- Dodge Durango Pursuits- Police Department 5. Yahn Electric- Rhombus System- Fi …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026

Historic Landmarks Commission

Commission reviews addition at 2239 Market St.

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission will approve the minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting. The primary action item is a review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition at 2239 Market St. associated with Studio MC. No other specific projects, dollar amounts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

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City of Wheeling Building and Planning Department 1500 Chapline St 304-234-3601 Wheelingwv.gov Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda September 3, 2026, 3:30 p.m. City Council chambers 1. Roll Call 2. Action on August 6, 2026, meeting minutes 3. New Business 4. Old Business a. Certificate of Appropriateness –2239 Market St.- Studio MC Addition 5. Adjournment

Recent meetings

Tue Aug 25, 2026

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

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.

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GREATER WHEELING SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Tuesday, August 25, 2026 NOON ____________________________________________________________ I. CALL TO ORDER - II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 30, 2026 III. FINANCIAL REPORT - Nancy Hughes IV. OPERATIONS REPORT - Kelly Tucker V. COMMITTEE REPORTS VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. ADJORNMENT
Thu Aug 20, 2026

Parks and Recreation

Wheeling Recreation Commission to hear parks report, plan Turkey Trot

The Wheeling Recreation Commission is meeting to receive a report from the Parks and Recreation Director, discuss the Turkey Trot and fall events, and review committee work on the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda is routine and contains no votes or decisions; all items are listed for discussion only.

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Agenda Recreation Commission August 20, 2026 11:00 am City Council Chambers 1. Report from Parks and Rec Director 2. Turkey Trot and Fall Events 3. Committees- Comp Plan 4. Any other items for Discussion City Clerk 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 (304) 234-6401 wheelingwv.gov
Thu Aug 20, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to weigh event center permit and YWCA building variances

The Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a conditional use permit for an event center at 4501 Eoff St. and two variance requests from the YWCA to build on three vacant lots on Chapline St. The board will also approve minutes from its July 16 meeting.

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Building and Planning Department 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: (304) 234-3601 wheelingwv.gov Agenda Board of Zoning Appeals August 20, 2026, 9:30 am City Council Chambers Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026 Old Business: 1. Kent Harris and Bernie Cole, 4501 Eoff St. for a Conditional Use Permit. Purpose of request: open an event center New Business: 1. YWCA – 2351, 2349, and 2345 Chapline St. (1) Variance from schedule 5A: to reduce the side yard setback from 12’ to 10’, Front/side yard from 30’ to 0’, front yard setback from 30’ to 10’ (2) Variance from schedule 5A to increase the maximum lot coverage from 45% to 48%. Purpose of Request: construct a new building on three vacant lots.
Tue Aug 18, 2026

City Council Meetings

Council committee to discuss Warwood Avenue redevelopment and property acquisition

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss three items: a development/redevelopment designation for Bogeys Carryout at 1101 Warwood Avenue, a discussion about 1 Mt. Wood Road, and an executive session on property acquisition. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

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CITY OF WHEELING CITY COUNTY BUILDING 1500 CHAPLINE STREET WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003 City Council Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov Agenda Development Committee August 18th, 2026 4:45 pm The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet in City Council Chambers on August 18th, 2026 at 4:45 pm. The following matter will be discussed: 1. 1101 Warwood Avenue Development/Redevelopment Designation for Bogeys Carryout 2. Discussion on 1 Mt. Wood Road 3. Executive Session discussion on Property Acquisition
Tue Aug 18, 2026

City Council Meetings

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.

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CITY OF WHEELING CITY COUNTY BUILDING 1500 CHAPLINE STREET WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003 City Council Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov Agenda Finance Committee August 18, 2026 5:15 pm City Council Chambers The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on Tuesday August 18th, 2026 at 5:15pm in City Council Chambers. The following matters will be discussed: 1. July Financial Report
Tue Aug 18, 2026

City Council Meetings

Council to vote on demolitions, property transfers, and traffic changes

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to address unfinished business, including demolition projects and property transfers, and will consider several traffic rule changes and funding resolutions. The agenda includes both routine administrative items and specific action items such as demolition liens and a highway safety program resolution.

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CITY OF WHEELING City Council Agenda August 18, 2026 5:30 pm City Council Chambers 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 ROLL CALL READING OF THE MINUTES August 11th, 2026 MAYOR’S REPORT 1. CLERK’S REPORT 2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Reclaim Company LLC- Demolition 14th Street Project- WV Economic Enhancement Grant 2. Demolition Liens- 4524 Jacob Street and 221 S. Wabash Street 3. Property Transfer OVADC- 314 South York Street HELD OVER: Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes from June 4th, 2026 3. REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 4. REPORT OF COMMITTEES 1. Development Committee Minutes from August 11, 2026 5. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER 6. REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS 7. PETITIONS OF REDRESS OR GRIEVANCE 8. PETITIONS OF ALL OTHER KINDS 9. ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS 1. Traffic Rule- One Way Road- Lane 15 2. Traffic Rule Crosswalks- 15th and Eoff Street 3. Traffic Rule Speed Limit Reduction- Economy Street 4. Traffic Rule- 3 Way Stop- Crosswalks 12th & Water St. 5. Top Notch Landscaping and Supply- Gateway Park-Project Fund 6. JD&E Inc. – Existing Fire Stations Renovations- Congressionally Directed Spending Renovations Project 7. Resolution Highway Safety Program FY 2027 THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD
Thu Aug 13, 2026

Traffic Commission

Traffic Commission to weigh 4-way stop and alleyway request

The Wheeling Traffic Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss two traffic-related requests: one for an alleyway at 125 18th Street and another for a 4-way stop at 15th and Eoff Street. No decisions are guaranteed; items are listed for discussion.

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City Clerk 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: (304) 234-6401 wheelingwv.gov Agenda Traffic Commission August 13, 2026 2:00 pm City Council Chambers NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of July 16, 2026 Minutes 2. Request for 125 18th Street Alleyway 3. Request for 4-way stop 15th and Eoff St. 4. Any other items for discussion
Tue Aug 11, 2026

City Council Meetings

Council committee to discuss property acquisition in closed session

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on August 11, 2026, at 4:30 pm in City Council Chambers. The only agenda item is an executive session discussion on property acquisition. No decisions or public actions are listed.

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CITY OF WHEELING CITY COUNTY BUILDING 1500 CHAPLINE STREET WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003 City Council Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov Agenda Development Committee August 11th, 2026 4:30 pm The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet in City Council Chambers on August 11th, 2026 at 4:30 pm. The following matter will be discussed: 1. Executive Session discussion on Property Acquisition
Tue Aug 11, 2026

Arts and Cultural Commission

Wheeling Arts Commission to review July minutes, treasurer's report, Arts Fest

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission. The agenda includes approval of July's minutes, a treasurer's report, and discussion of the Arts Fest under old business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

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Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission Agenda August 11, 2026 3rd Floor Conference Room ●​ Call to Order: ●​ In Attendance: ●​ Approval of July’s minutes: ●​ Treasurer’s Report: ○​ Current balance: ●​ New Business: ●​ Old Business and Committee Reports: ○​ Arts Fest Discussion ●​ Adjourn:
Tue Aug 11, 2026

City Council Meetings

Council to hold public hearing on 11 Florida Street nuisance, consider demolitions and liens

The Wheeling City Council will hold a public hearing on a public nuisance at 11 Florida Street, then consider several items including vehicle monitoring equipment, fire department gear, traffic rules, and demolition projects. The agenda also includes reports from committees and officers, and a property transfer.

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CITY OF WHEELING City Council Agenda August 11, 2026 5:30 pm City Council Chambers 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 ROLL CALL READING OF THE MINUTES July 21, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING- 11 Florida Street Public Nuisance MAYOR’S REPORT 1. CLERK’S REPORT 1. Notice of application to WVABCA Dean’s Omega located at 1414 Market Street 2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Samsara-Vehicle Monitoring-General Fund-Water-WPCD 2. Arnold-Fire Department Gear-City Service Fee 3. Traffic Rule- Woodlawn Lane- No Parking 4. Traffic Rule- No Parking Zones- ABC Streets and Valley View Avenue HELD OVER: Hall of Fame Board Minutes from June 9, 2026, Traffic Commission Minutes from May 14, 2026 3. REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 4. REPORT OF COMMITTEES 1. Development Committee Minutes from July 21, 2026 2. Finance Committee Minutes from July 21, 2026 3. Special Meeting Minutes from July 27th, 2026 5. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER 6. REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS 1. Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes from June 4th, 2026 7. PETITIONS OF REDRESS OR GRIEVANCE 8. PETITIONS OF ALL OTHER KINDS 9. ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS 1. Reclaim Company LLC- Demolition 14th Street Project- WV Economic Enhancement Grant 2. Demolition Liens- 4524 Jacob Street and 221 S. Wabash Street 3. Property Transfer OVADC- 314 South York Street THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD
Tue Aug 11, 2026

Hall of Fame Board

Hall of Fame board to vote on candidates in two categories

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The main items are possible votes on candidates in the Education & Religion and Sports & Athletics categories, plus discussion of other potential candidates in executive session.

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Wheeling Hall of Fame Board Agenda 4 p.m., August 11, 2026 I. Call to Order / Roll Call II. Minutes of Previous Meeting - (July 14, 2026) III. Secretary-Treasurer Report IV. Committee Reports: Executive Session – discussion of possible candidates [WV Code 6-9A-4 (10)] i. Business, Industry & Professions – ii. Education & Religion – possible candidate vote iii. Music & Fine Arts – iv. Philanthropy – v. Public Service – vi. Sports & Athletics – possible candidate vote V. Old Business: i. New Education & Religion Member VI. New Business: VII. Adjournment / Next meeting: 4 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Mon Aug 10, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review site plan for Cathy’s Haven

The Wheeling Planning Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive communications, hold hearings, and review reports. The main new business is a site plan review for Cathy’s Haven at 2345 Chapline Street.

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CITY OF WHEELING PLANNING COMMISSION www.WheelingWV.gov COMMISSION MEMBERS JEREMY WEST, CHAIR ⋅ MICHAEL BAUM ⋅ THOMAS CONNER ⋅ BILL LANHAM HOWARD MONROE ⋅ BEN SEIDLER ⋅ WILLIAM SCHWARZ Agenda August 10, 2026 5:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. Action on June 8, 2026, Meeting Minutes 2. Communications 3. Hearings 4. Reports 5. Unfinished Business 6. New Business 1. Site Plan Review- Cathy’s Haven – 2345 Chapline St. 7. Adjournment
Thu Aug 6, 2026

Historic Landmarks Commission

Historic Landmarks Commission to review demolition requests and façade changes

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to review demolition requests for six properties in the Downtown Historic District and a certificate of appropriateness for a façade change at 654 Main St. The meeting will also include procedural actions such as approving past meeting minutes.

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City of Wheeling Building and Planning Department 1500 Chapline St 304-234-3601 Wheelingwv.gov Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda August 6, 2026, 3:30 p.m. City Council chambers 1. Roll Call 2. Action on June 4, 2026, meeting minutes 3. New Business a. Demolition- 1 14th, 9 14th, 13 14th, 15 14th, 1319 Main St. and 1323 Main St.- Wheeling Downtown Historic District b. Certificate of Appropriateness –654 Main St. Façade 4. Old Business 5. Adjournment
Mon Jul 27, 2026

City Council Meetings

City Council to discuss abatement and demolition of TCI Building

This special meeting is called to discuss the abatement and demolition of the TCI Building, with reference to the WVDLAP program. No other business is listed.

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CITY OF WHEELING CITY COUNTY BUILDING 1500 CHAPLINE STREET WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003 City Council Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov Special Meeting Notice Monday July 27th, 2026 City Council Chambers Council of the City of Wheeling will meet on Monday July 27th at noon for a special meeting to discuss the following: • ROLL CALL • UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Reclaim- Abatement and Demolition- TCI Building- WVDLAP
Thu Jul 23, 2026

Parks and Recreation

Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

The Wheeling Parks and Recreation Commission had no agenda items scheduled. The meeting was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. No decisions or discussions will take place on July 23, 2026.

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Agenda Recreation Commission July 23, 2026 11:00 am Parks & Recreation Office 56 19th Street City Clerk 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: (304) 234-6401 wheelingwv.gov *MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF BUSINESS*
Tue Jul 21, 2026

City Council Meetings

Finance Committee reviews June report and FY 26‑27 budget revision

The Finance Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet on July 21, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The committee will discuss the June financial report. It will also consider Budget Revision #1 for fiscal year 2026‑2027.

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CITY OF WHEELING CITY COUNTY BUILDING 1500 CHAPLINE STREET WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003 City Council Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov Agenda Finance Committee July 21, 2026 5:15 pm City Council Chambers The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on Tuesday July 21st, 2026 at 5:15pm in City Council Chambers. The following matters will be discussed: 1. June Financial Report 2. Budget Revision #1 FY 26-27
Tue Jul 21, 2026

City Council Meetings

City Council Development Committee to discuss property acquisition

The Wheeling City Council Development Committee will meet on July 21, 2026, to discuss an executive session regarding property acquisition.

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CITY OF WHEELING CITY COUNTY BUILDING 1500 CHAPLINE STREET WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003 City Council Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov Agenda Development Committee July 21, 2026 5:00 pm The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet in City Council Chambers on July 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm. The following matter will be discussed: 1. Executive Session discussion on Property Acquisition
Tue Jul 21, 2026

City Council Meetings

City Council to discuss water, road, and budget items

The Wheeling City Council will review water service retirements, street resurfacing, and a budget revision for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding traffic rules and a public nuisance.

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CITY OF WHEELING City Council Agenda July 21st, 2026 5:30 pm City Council Chambers 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 ROLL CALL READING OF THE MINUTES July 7, 2026 MAYOR’S REPORT 1. CLERK’S REPORT 1. Notice of Application to WVABCA, Mr. Good Vape & Tobacco INC located at 47-B Washington Avenue 2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Walter H. Drane Co.- 2025 Codified Ordinances Replacement Pages 2. Miller Pipeline- Water Service Retirements-Water 3. Top Notch Landscaping & Supply LLC- Streetscape Maintenance-Reg. RCIP 4. USI Insurance- AmTrust- Excess Worker’s Compensation Coverage 5. Zone Change- North Park Parcel 10-W30A-335 6. Glessner, Wharton & Andrews Insurance- Cybersecurity Insurance HELD OVER: GWSEA Minutes from May 26, 2026 3. REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 4. REPORT OF COMMITTEES 1. Development Committee Minutes from July 7, 2026 5. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER 6. REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS 1. Hall of Fame Board Minutes from June 9, 2026 2. Traffic Commission Minutes from May 14, 2026 7. PETITIONS OF REDRESS OR GRIEVANCE 8. PETITIONS OF ALL OTHER KINDS 9. ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS 1. Samsara-Vehicle Monitoring-General Fund-Water-WPCD 2. Arnold-Fire Department Gear-City Service Fee 3. Traffic Rule- Woodlawn Lane- No Parking 4. Traffic Rule- No Parking Zones- ABC Streets and Valley View Avenue 5.Cast & Baker- 2026 Street Resurfacing- Regular RCIP-City Service Fee 6. Reclaim- Abatement and Demolition- TCI Building- WVDLAP 7. Re …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals to consider event center at 4501 Eoff St.

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and review one new business item. The board is considering a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a specific property.

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✓ Decided: Board tables church-to-event-venue request over parking concerns

The Board of Zoning Appeals tabled a request to adaptively reuse a church as an event venue for weddings and other events, with capacity for about 200 guests. The board and several residents raised concerns about insufficient on-site parking and reliance on street parking. The request was tabled unanimously, with no decision made on the merits.

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Building and Planning Department 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: (304) 234-3601 wheelingwv.gov Agenda Board of Zoning Appeals July 16, 2026, 9:30 am City Council Chambers Approval of minutes from April 16, 2026 New Business: 1. Kent Harris and Bernie Cole, 4501 Eoff St. for a Conditional Use Permit. Purpose of request: open an event center
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City Clerk 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: (304) 234-6401 wheelingwv.gov July 16, 2026 The Board of Zoning Appeals met on the above date in City Council Chambers, 1500 Chapline St, City-County Building at 9:30 am. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jesse Blount, Robert Felton, and Ron Sinclair BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Randy Geese and Dave Schaffer CITY STAFF: Jessica Holloway, City Clerk and Howard Klatt, Assistant City Solicitor Mr. Sinclair called the meeting to order at 9:30am. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Felton, seconded by Mr. Blount, moved to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2026, meeting. Motion carried. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS: Kent Harris and Bernie Cole were present to provide an overview of the request. The church is proposed for adaptive reuse as an event venue for weddings and other events, with expected capacity for approximately 200 guests. The property includes a reception hall and commercial kitchen. Most events are expected to occur on weekends, with all music and noise contained indoors and events concluding by 10:00 p.m. The applicants stated that event attendees would primarily utilize street parking, nearby parking garages, and shuttle services. They also indicated that event management would be maintained to preserve the historic character of the property. The applicants noted that the existing grass lot could potentially be paved to provide approximately 5 additional parking spaces. The anticipated event sch …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Traffic Commission

Traffic Commission will discuss new no‑parking zones on Warwood Terrace and Woodlawn Ave.

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will consider approval of the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes. It will review a request from the Wheeling Fire Department concerning Valley View Avenue, which has been tabled. The commission will discuss establishing a no‑parking zone on Warwood Terrace and consider a request for a no‑parking zone on Woodlawn Avenue. Additional items may be raised for discussion.

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City Clerk 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: (304) 234-6401 wheelingwv.gov Agenda Traffic Commission July 16, 2026 2:00 pm City Council Chambers NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of May 14, 2026 Minutes 2. Request from Wheeling Fire Department- Valley View Avenue (Tabled) 3. Discussion on Warwood Terrace No Parking Zone 4. Request for No Parking Zone Woodlawn Ave. 5. Any other items for discussion
Tue Jul 14, 2026

Hall of Fame Board

Wheeling Hall of Fame Board to vote on possible candidates

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will meet to review the Secretary-Treasurer report and hold an executive session. The board is scheduled to vote on possible candidates across several categories.

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Wheeling Hall of Fame Board Agenda 4 p.m., July 14, 2026 I. Call to Order / Roll Call II. Minutes of Previous Meeting - (June 9, 2026) III. Secretary-Treasurer Report IV. Committee Reports: Executive Session – discussion of possible candidates [WV Code 6-9A-4 (10)] i. Business, Industry & Professions – possible candidate vote ii. Education & Religion – possible candidate vote iii. Music & Fine Arts – iv. Philanthropy – possible candidate vote v. Public Service – vi. Sports & Athletics – possible candidate vote V. Old Business: i. New Education & Religion Member VI. New Business: VII. Adjournment / Next meeting: 4 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Tue Jul 14, 2026

Arts and Cultural Commission

Commission will discuss Arts Fest promotion and sponsorship plans.

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission will approve the June meeting minutes and hear the treasurer’s report on the current balance. New business includes presentations by Jasmin Ilovar and Mindi Yarborough. The board will also review Arts Fest promotion efforts and sponsorship opportunities.

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Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission Agenda July 14, 2026 ● Call to Order: ● In Attendance: ● Approval of June’s minutes ● Treasurer’s Report: ○ Current balance: ● New Business: ● Jasmin Ilovar ● Mindi Yarborough ● Old Business and Committee Reports: ○ Arts Fest promotions, sponsorships ● Adjourn:
Mon Jul 13, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting canceled due to lack of business

The July 13, 2026 Planning Commission meeting was canceled because no business was submitted. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting is set for August 10, 2026.

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City Clerk 1500 Chapline St reet Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: (304) 234 -6401 wheelingwv.gov Agenda Planning Commission July 13, 2026, 5:00 pm City Council Chambers The July 13, 2026, meeting is canceled due to lack of business. Next Regularly Scheduled Planning Commission Meeting is August 10, 2026 http://www.wheelingwv.gov/meetings
Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council Meetings

Wheeling City Council to consider zone change for North Park Parcel 10-W30A-335

The City Council will discuss several original propositions, including insurance coverage and maintenance contracts. The body will also review unfinished business regarding equipment and fund transfers. The meeting includes notices for four WVABCA applications.

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CITY OF WHEELING City Council Agenda July 7th, 2026 5:30 pm City Council Chambers 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 ROLL CALL READING OF THE MINUTES June 15th, 2026 MAYOR’S REPORT 1. CLERK’S REPORT 1. Notice of application to WVABCA, Greco’s Pizza located at 45 Washington Ave. 2. Notice of application to WVABCA, Wheeling Tobacco & Vape LLC located at 2245 Main St. 3. Notice of application to WVABCA, Wheeling Vapor Plus located at 8 Elm Grove Crossing Mall, Unit 8D 3. Notice of application to WVABCA, Gumbys LLC, Multiple Locations 2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Whiteside- Building and Planning Vehicles- Project Fund 2. Stephenson Equipment- Operations Dept. Backhoe- Project Fund 3. Esmil Corp- Dewatering Equipment- Water Bond 4. Transfer Funds- Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority HELD OVER: 1. Hall of Fame Board Minutes from May 11, 2026 3. REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 4. REPORT OF COMMITTEES 1. Finance Committee Minutes from June 15 th, 2026 5. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER 6. REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS 1. GWSEA Minutes from May 26, 2026 7. PETITIONS OF REDRESS OR GRIEVANCE 8. PETITIONS OF ALL OTHER KINDS 9. ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS 1. Walter H. Drane Co.- 2025 Codified Ordinances Replacement Pages 2. Miller Pipeline- Water Service Retirements-Water 3. Top Notch Landscaping & Supply LLC- Streetscape Maintenance-Reg. RCIP 4. USI Insurance- AmTrust- Excess Worker’s Compensation Coverage 5. Zone Change- North Park Parce …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council Meetings

Wheeling City Council Development Committee meets to discuss property acquisition

The Wheeling City Council Development Committee will meet on July 7, 2026, to discuss an executive session regarding property acquisition.

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CITY OF WHEELING CITY COUNTY BUILDING 1500 CHAPLINE STREET WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003 City Council Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov Agenda Development Committee July 7, 2026 4:30 pm The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet in City Council Chambers on July 7, 2026 at 4:30pm. The following matters will be discussed: 1. Executive Session discussion on Property Acquisition
Thu Jul 2, 2026

Historic Landmarks Commission

Historic Landmarks Commission meeting canceled

The regularly scheduled meeting for July 2, 2026, has been canceled. A public hearing previously noticed for this date will be rescheduled.

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City of Wheeling Building and Planning Department 1500 Chapline St 304-234-3601 Wheelingwv.gov Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda July 2, 2026, 3:30 p.m. City Council chambers Regular Scheduled Meeting Canceled ***Public Hearing noticed for 7/2/26 will be rescheduled***
Tue Jun 30, 2026

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority meeting scheduled for June 30

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. The body will review financial and operations reports and address old and new business.

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GREATER WHEELING SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Tuesday, June 30, 2026 NOON ____________________________________________________________ I. CALL TO ORDER - II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 26, 2026 III. FINANCIAL REPORT - Nancy Hughes IV. OPERATIONS REPORT - Kelly Tucker V. COMMITTEE REPORTS VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. ADJORNMENT The next regularly scheduled GWSEA meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at noon
Thu Jun 18, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals meeting cancelled

The meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026, was cancelled due to a lack of business.

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Building and Planning Department 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: (304) 234-3601 wheelingwv.gov Agenda Board of Zoning Appeals June 18, 2026, 9:30 am City Council Chambers Meeting Cancelled: Lack of Business
Mon Jun 15, 2026

City Council Meetings

Wheeling Finance Committee to review May financial report and budget revision

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the financial report from May and a budget revision for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

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CITY OF WHEELING CITY COUNTY BUILDING 1500 CHAPLINE STREET WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003 City Council Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov Agenda Finance Committee June 15, 2026 11:45 am City Council Chambers The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on Monday June 15th, 2026 at 11:45am in City Council Chambers. The following matters will be discussed: 1. May Financial Report 2. FY 25-26 Budget Revision
Mon Jun 15, 2026

City Council Meetings

Council will consider a FY 25-26 budget revision and related project proposals

The council will review several original propositions, including equipment purchases and a dewatering contract, and will consider a resolution to revise the FY 25-26 budget. Items on the agenda also include notices of tobacco-related applications to the WVABCA and a property transfer for 521 S. Penn Street. Additional unfinished business lists multiple chemical supply contracts for the water and wastewater departments. The meeting will also address council remarks, committee reports, and other petitions.

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CITY OF WHEELING City Council Amended Agenda June 15, 2026 12:00pm City Council Chambers 1500 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 ROLL CALL READING OF THE MINUTES June 2, 2026 MAYOR’S REPORT 1. CLERK’S REPORT 1. Notice of applications to WVABCA- Smoker Friendly 1227 Warwood Avenue and 100 S. Huron Street 2. Notice of application to WVABCA- Drizzy’s Tobacco, 2151 Market Street 2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Property Transfer OVADC- 521 S Penn Street 2. SNF Polydyne- Polymer Contract- WPCD 3 JCI Jones- Sodium Hypochlorite- WPCD 4. PVS Nolwood- Sodium Bisulfite- WPCD 5. PVS Technologies– Ferric Chloride- WTP 6. PVS Nolwood Citric Acid-WTP 7. Jacobi Carbon- Powdered Activated Carbon- WTP 8. JCI Jones Chemicals- Sodium Hypochlorite-WTP 9. PVS Nolwood- Sodium Hydroxide 25%- WTP 10. Barber’s Chemical- Sodium Bisulfite- WTP 11. Bonded Chemical- Potassium Permanganate- WTP 12. PVS Nolwood- Phosphate Liquid Corrosion Inhibitor- WTP 13. PVS Nolwood- Hydrofluosilicic Acid- WTP HELD OVER: Planning Commission Minutes from April 13, 2026 and Recreation Commission Minutes from March 26, 2026 3. REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 4. REPORT OF COMMITTEES 5. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER 6. REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS 1. Hall of Fame Board Minutes from May 11, 2026 7. PETITIONS OF REDRESS OR GRIEVANCE 8. PETITIONS OF ALL OTHER KINDS 9. ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS 1. Whiteside- Building and Planning Vehicles- Project Fund 2. Stephenson Equipment- Operatio …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 87 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$500,000PANHANDLE CLEANING & RESTORATION, INC
Department of Veterans Affairs · THIS EMERGENCY FLOOD ASSESSMENT AND PARTIAL FLOOD MITIGATION SERVICE
$455,000ICONIC EDU, LLC
Department of Defense · ANALYTIC SYSTEM FOR AIR FORCE BIOMETRIC DATA.
$180,000SAVAGE CONSTRUCTION CO.
Department of Agriculture · OHIO COUNTY EWP 5090-002 STREAMBANK STABILIZATION LITTLE WHEELING CREE
$99,698RUSSELL NESBITT SERVICES INC
Department of Defense · CUSTODIAL SERVICES IN WHEELING, WV (WV053)
$82,000BEAR COMMUNICATIONS INC
Department of Defense · PA SYSTEM
$67,878PANHANDLE CLEANING & RESTORATION, INC
Department of Energy · NETL MORGANTOWN, WV BUILDING 3 EMERGENCY FLOODING REMEDIATION
$48,504BEAR COMMUNICATIONS INC
Department of Energy · UHF RADIO EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR NETL PITTSBURGH AND NETL
$39,886PANHANDLE CLEANING & RESTORATION, INC
Department of Energy · NETL MORGANTOWN B26 CAFETERIA MOLD REMEDIATION
$38,160JOCHUM REFUSE SERVICE, LLC
Department of Labor · THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES, EQUIPMENT, CONTA
$32,459POWER SUBSTATION SERVICES LLC
Department of Commerce · OU19-25-NEW-027 SITEWIDE TRANSFORMER INSPECTION & OIL ANALYSIS SERVICE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Ohio County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Business establishments1,320 (23,642 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$954/mo (1,580 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy14.9% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

5,396
Recorded votes
$117.3M
Annual budget
$164.4M
Debt outstanding
3
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$117.3M
Spending$127.6M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load HIGH

Outstanding debt$164.4M
Debt-to-revenue1.40×
Debt-load index78 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.463
All kids
0.455
Black kids
0.209

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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