Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Resident urges Hancock County to prioritize oil, gas development to help schools
Summary
Resident Matt Cole told the Hancock County Commission Dec. 11 that attracting oil and gas development could bolster property-tax revenue and help address a school system funding crisis announced Nov. 17; he cited consultations with state officials and geologists and offered action steps for the county.
Matt Cole, a Hancock County resident, urged the Hancock County Commission on Dec. 11 to make attracting oil and gas development a strategic priority to help address a financial crisis the county’s school system announced Nov. 17.
Cole told commissioners he consulted state and industry contacts to understand barriers and prospects. “I contacted Mr. Charles Brewer with the West Virginia DEP Oil and Gas Division,” he said, and added he…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
