Councilmember (Seventh District)· 2025-01-01 to 2028-12-31 (commencing January 1, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2028 per oath-of-office minutes 2025-01-14, citing W. Va. Code §8-9-1)
Julia Sole
Fairmont
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 6:36
- Avg per meeting
- 0:44
- Segments
- 84
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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
Superfund site cleanup
Acquisition estimated at up to $34,080, per a county assessment valuing the land at $21,300.
Knights of Pythias Building demolition
Costs are reimbursed by the Marion County Board of Education, so minimal net cost to the city.
Windmill Park and Mini Park Improvements
The manager said this investment will eclipse all previous Windmill Park investments.
Public Works property purchase financing
The city would take on new financing costs for the property, so residents should watch whether the purchase fits the budget or adds pressure on future taxes or fees.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Sole was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption — 2026-2027 general fund budget amendment resolution
Resolution amending the 2026–2027 annual budget — coal severance
Adopt General Fund budget amendment resolution for 2026-2027
Adoption of General Fund budget amendment resolution
Voting record (4)(Budget)
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