Ninth Annual State of the City Address Glenn Elliott March 13, 2018 1 (Here is the full text from Mayor Glenn Elliott's State of the City, delivered March 13, 2018, at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack.) Good afternoon. Welcome to the 9th annual State of the City Address ...
Considering Compassion: The Science Behind The Ohio Valley’s ‘Compassionate Cities’ Glynis Board October 10, 2017 Story courtesy of Weelunk partner West Virginia Public Broadcasting Accompanying story and audio here: Listen Many towns and cities across the Ohio Valley try to improve their business environment with ta...
A Fix for Flooding? Steve Novotney August 5, 2017 1 On Sept. 17, 2004, Hurricane Ivan parked over most of the Wheeling area and dumped a little more than 10 inches of rain in less than half a day. There were washed-out roads, schools evacuated, cars in creeks, p...
Recycling Does Make Good Economic Sense Mayor Glenn Elliott July 19, 2017 7 At last night's City Council meeting, I appointed members of a new Ad Hoc Committee on Recycling that will be tasked with reviewing Wheeling's existing—but underutilized—recycling program and suggesting improve...
Lessons From Greenville, South Carolina Mayor Glenn Elliott September 19, 2016 1 In mid-September, Mayor Elliott and Jake Dougherty, Executive Director of Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation (WNHAC), traveled to Greenville for a full itinerary, including tours and meetings with ...
Two-Month Perspective – Mayor Glenn Elliott Steve Novotney September 3, 2016 People left here. By the droves, really. For years departure was the only real option for many so they could seek their own version of the American Dream as close as possible to what their family achieved wh...
Optimism, Enthusiasm Mark First Council Meeting Steve Novotney July 6, 2016 3 Glenn Elliott set up a booth on Water Street during last summer’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival and learned how to operate a helium gas tank so he could inflate balloons for the children in attend...
The Mayor’s Inaugural Speech Weelunk Staff July 1, 2016 4 On July 1, 2016 Glenn F. Elliott was sworn in as Mayor of Wheeling, W.Va. The following is a transcript of his inaugural address. On behalf of my fellow members and colleagues on Wheeling...
Join Us July 1 Mayor Glenn Elliott June 29, 2016 1 A special message from the Wheeling Mayor-Elect: In recent weeks I’ve found my schedule being conducted at a faster pace than during the campaign itself. During this period, I have worked with all incoming C...
Wheeling’s New Mayor Steve Novotney May 21, 2016 4 Change. Judging from the results of Wheeling’s municipal Election Day, the residents elected change in all but one of six wards, and including the mayor’s position. While two long-term council members dec...