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Wetzel County board approves 2026–27 levy estimates, projects $5.5 million revenue uptick for school construction
Summary
The Wetzel County Board of Education unanimously approved the 2026–27 levy estimates, citing an estimated $5.5 million rise in tax revenue tied to local oil and gas activity. Board leaders noted the district receives no state aid and must cover state pay and PEIA increases locally.
The Wetzel County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the 2026–27 levy estimates and general current expense funds at its April meeting, adopting an assessment the superintendent said will yield about $5.5 million in additional tax revenue for the coming year.
Superintendent Mrs. Porter presented the assessed-value analysis, noting wide year-to-year swings tied to local oil and gas activity. "You'll see that there's 11% increase in fiscal year 21 ... 24 shows a 33% increase followed by an 87% increase…
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