![]() ![]() The mayor turned a spotlight on many of the projects and major investments that have been taking place around Wheeling. “But there is a general consensus around many of the key ingredients.”Įlliott said that recipe for greatness relies on a combination of elements, such as safety and security, a strong infrastructure, a high quality of life, diverse job and housing opportunities, cultural vibrancy, a sense of community, openness and inclusivity and strategic urban planning. “There’s no singular definition of what makes a city great,” he said. ![]() ![]() His message was as optimistic as always, focusing on highlights of Wheeling’s past and present that are helping to carve a truly transformative period in the city’s history - one that is pushing the community into the prospect of a brighter future. Tuesday’s State of the City was somewhat of a swan song for Elliott, although he still has almost a year left in office. The mayor’s seat and all six Ward council seats will be open next year for new four-year terms that will begin in July 2024. Now completing his second term, the mayor will step down from his post at the end of June 2024 because of term limits. Elliott spoke before a packed showroom Tuesday afternoon at the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack for the popular annual event. ![]()
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