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Government
Wellsburg is the seat of Brooke County government. Towns included in the county are Beech Bottom, Bethany, Follansbee, Weirton, Wellsburg, and Windsor Heights. -
Business
With reasonable tax rates and affordable real estate, Brooke County is a desirable location for any business. The current expansion of oil and gas drilling has boosted the local economy, and promises to continue for decades. -
Tourism
The rolling hills of Brooke County provide a scenic backdrop to any destination you choose. The county is host to many historic sites including Bethany College - founded in 1840. -
History
Located in the Northern Panhandle along the Ohio River, Brooke County was created by an act of the Virginia General Assembly on November 30, 1796
from parts of Ohio County. Upon its creation, Brooke County became the northernmost county in the state
of Virginia until the creation of Hancock County from Brooke's territory in 1848.
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County Commission
Brooke County has three County Commissioners who are elected for six year terms and are staggered at two year intervals so that there are not three new Commissioners at the same time. The powers granted to a County Commissioner are very broad. County Commissioners are responsible to lay and disburse the county levies, formulate and appropriate the county budget to the other elected county offices and outside agencies. The Commissioners are responsible to meet quarterly as a board of equalization to hear and redetermine countywide tax appeals. They are responsible for matters of probate of wills, appointment and qualification of their personal representatives, guardians, committees and settlement of their accounts. The Commission is responsible for the annual appointment of the county Dog Warden, Coroner, Ambulance Administrator, Courthouse Maintenance Supervisor, Office of Emergency Services Director, and Fiduciary Commissioners (persons appointed when estates are large to handle matters of administration). There are also a number of boards and authorities the Commission makes appointments to. The Commission has limited authority regarding cable franchises, juvenile curfews, animal welfare and other duties as prescribed by law.
Members
Commissioner- Tim Ennis: contact: tennis0131@aol.com
Commissioner - Stacey Wise: contact: swise20@yahoo.com
Commissioner - Jim Andreozzi: contact: jandreozzi58@gmail.com
County Clerk - Sylvia Benzo: contact: sbenzo@mail.wvnet.edu
For Additional Information
Please Call 304-737-3661