Tag: Martinsburg City Council

Martinsburg to Hold Public Hearing on Home Rule

Martinsburg officials plan to gather input from residents and property owners on the city’s home rule application.
 
A public hearing is set for tomorrow night as part of a special City Council meeting.

The city’s application includes adopting a 1 percent sales tax that would raise an estimated $2.4 million in revenue. Business and occupation taxes would be reduced and a tariff on amusement businesses would be eliminated.
 
West Virginia’s Municipal Home Rule program shifts power from the state to the local level and gives municipalities a larger say in how they govern. It began as a five-year pilot program in four cities.
 
Last year, the Legislature expanded the program to allow a total 20 municipalities to participate. 
 

Martinsburg OKs Preliminary Firearm Regulations

Martinsburg City Council has given preliminary approval to four proposed firearms ordinances designed to bring the city into compliance with a new state law.
 
The law prohibits municipalities from enacting firearms regulations that are greater than those of the state and federal governments.

The Journal reports that council members approved the first and second readings of two proposals Tuesday. Two others received preliminary approval last week.
 
One allows concealed-carry permit holders to bring guns onto city-owned property that’s leased to second parties. Another allows permit holders to carry concealed guns at special events.
 
A third proposal prohibits any weapons on city property where city business is conducted. Another allows lawfully concealed weapons on city-owned property used for recreational purposes.
 
 Final votes on all four proposals are expected May 8.
 

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