Ohio County, in the northern panhandle of West Virginia was established in 1776 and named for the Ohio River, which courses along its western boundary. Its seat is at Wheeling, one of the largest cities in West Virginia and former state capital. Ohio County continues to grow and move forward as a progressive, thriving community of business, industry, families and individuals.

The Ohio County Commission is comprised of three elected commissioners and support staff that work together to oversee the fiscal affairs, record keeping, annual budget, levying of real estate taxes, enforcement of state code, and emergency response procedures for the residents of Ohio County.

Commissioners serve both executive and legislative duties, so they enact local ordinances and administer them. They approve budgets, oversee spending and hire county employees.