Monongalia County Commission meeting Aug. 19 2026

The Monongalia County Commission held a meeting on August 19, 2026, where they approved various consent agenda items including exonerations, vouchers, and personnel changes. The commission authorized the president to sign documents related to a community corrections grant award of $198,950 and approved requests for reimbursements from several grants totaling over $31,000. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to public comments, primarily focused on concerns about the use of Flock license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, privacy issues, and calls for stricter regulations or bans on the technology. The commission also discussed placing an excess levy for Emergency Medical Services on the November 2026 ballot, with detailed presentations on EMS performance and budget impacts. Additionally, the Morgantown Public Library announced the hiring of a digital navigator to improve digital literacy in the county. No new budget revisions were approved during the meeting.