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Weirton council adopts 2026–2027 levy rates after silent public hearing
Summary
At a special April 21 meeting, Weirton Mayor Dean M. Harris opened and closed a public hearing on the city’s 2026–2027 levy rates with no public comment; the council approved a resolution adopting the rates by a 6–0 vote.
A special meeting of the Weirton City Council on April 21, 2026, resulted in the adoption of a resolution setting the City of Weirton's official levy rates for 2026–2027. Mayor Dean M. Harris opened a 9:45 a.m. public hearing on the proposed levy rates and recorded that no members of the public spoke for or against the proposal.
Council reconvened at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers. Councilmember Timothy C. Connell led the opening prayer and then moved to approve the resolution titled “A Resolution to Adopt the City of Weirton Official Levy Rates 2026–2027.” The motion carried with a recorded tally of 6 yes and 0 no votes. The minutes note that the motion to approve was made by Councilman Connell; a named second is not specified in the transcript. The transcript records one absence; the specific absent member is not identified.
Kimberly Long, city clerk, conducted roll call at the start of the meeting and later signed the minutes. City officials listed as in attendance included City Manager Michael A. Adams, Assistant City Manager DeeAnn Pulliam, Finance Director Diana Smoljanovich and, by telephone, Assistant Finance Director/Payroll Manager Jamie Yoklic. The council approved the minutes on May 11, 2026, as noted in the record.
The council adjourned after a closing prayer recited by Councilmember Connell. The resolution adopts the official levy rates for the 2026–2027 fiscal year; the transcript does not specify the numerical rates or the effective date beyond the fiscal year label.
