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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Charleston public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Kanawha County Schools 2026 Excess Levy support
Council is asking voters to continue the excess levy that funds police, fire, and parks — about $5.5 million a year for four more years. The rate isn't going up; it's a continuation of what's already in effect. If it fails in May, that funding disappears starting in fiscal 2027.
School Resource Officer Coverage
Three school resource officers stay at West Side Middle, Capital High and George Washington, backed by grants — but Councilmember Robinson again pressed why only those schools get officers and not every Charleston school.
Capital High School basketball rankings dispute
Council members Robinson and Moore blasted the SSAC's regional ranking process after Capital High's top-ranked boys' team was ranked sixth in its region, forcing them to travel for playoff games instead of hosting at home.