Putnam County Commission
Putnam County Commission

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Fast Facts about the County Commissioners' Office:

  • Andy Skidmore, Republican, term expires 2024
  • C. Brian Ellis, Republican, term expires 2026
  • Steve Deweese, Republican, term expires 2028
 The term of office is 6 years.

 Public Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. and the last Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

 Putnam County Board of Review and Equalization hearings are held throughout the month of February by appointment only scheduled through the County Commission office.   

 Duties of this office:

  • Set levy rates for property taxes
  • Set the budget for County Government
  • Appoint citizens to serve on Boards and Commissions:
    • Building Commission
    • Central WV Regional Airport Authority
    • Civil Service Board - Deputy Sheriff
    • Courthouse Corporation
    • Development Authority
    • Dilapidated & Abandoned Building Enforcement Agency
    • E-911 Advisory Board
    • Farmland Advisory Board
    • Fire Service Board
    • Health Department Board
    • Historic Landmarks Commission
    • Library Board
    • Multi-Cap Board
    • Parks & Recreation Commission
    • Planning Commission
    • Port Authority
    • Public Service District Boards (PSD's)
    • Solid Waste Authority

 Use this office to:

 Special Programs/Services offered by this office:

  • Provide leadership for water/sewer development
  • Provide input to Department of Highways
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