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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.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026
CriticalPublic Safety
Flood response and state of emergency
The Department of Public Works is stretched thin handling rain and flood recovery around the city.
3 mentionsLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
CriticalTaxes Budget
Excess levy continuation for police, fire and parks
The levy raises about $5.5 million a year for police, fire and parks and recreation. Council passed the ballot measure unanimously; now voters decide May 12, 2026. If it fails, those departments lose a major funding stream.
1 mentionLast discussed Jan 20, 2026