City Hall News: Week of May 18, 2025

Elkins, WV., May 16, 2025: On Monday, May 19, the Sanitary Board Meeting will meet at the Phil Gainer Community Center at 10:00 a.m. Items of new business include the approval of sewer invoices, reappointing the City Attorney to the Sanitary Board, approval of its FY 2026 budget, and the purchase of a 2025 John Deere 331P Skid Steer. The Board will also consider the approval of transitioning its current wastewater administration assistant from part-time to full-time status.

All departments are operating and available for service as usual, but in-person appointments will require advance arrangements. All City meetings are scheduled at the Phil Gainer Community Center (142 Robert E. Lee Ave. Extension) unless otherwise stated.

Upcoming City Council and Committee meetings, along with their agendas and locations, can be viewed here: https://elkinswv.portal.civicclerk.com/

A city election is scheduled on June 10. Early voting will be on the grounds of City Hall from May 28 to June 7, at the temporary Municipal Court on 4th Street, adjacent to the main building. City employees will place signage each day during early voting so it is clear to residents where they can cast their ballots. For this election, one council member from each of the city’s five wards will be elected to four-year terms. In Wards 1-3, the incumbents are the only candidates on the ballot. Wards 4 and 5 have contested races. There is no race for mayor in the 2025 election, as the current mayor’s term does not expire until 2027. Learn more here: https://cityofelkinswv.com/2025-election.

City Hall remains closed to the public for renovation and repairs until further notice. All departments are operating and available for service as usual, but in-person appointments will require advance arrangements. All meetings occur at the Phil Gainer Community Center (142 Robert E. Lee Ave. Extension) unless otherwise stated.

For departmental contact information: www.cityofelkinswv.com/directory

For updates on City Hall construction and renovations: www.cityofelkinswv.com/renovations

As a reminder, utility and in-city fire fee bills are due on Tuesday, May 20. The next cycle of fire fees has been mailed out and are due June 4th.

Payments for utility bills and court payment plans or citations can be made online, by mail, in-person, or by using our drop-off box.

Paying Online: www.cityofelkinswv.com/online-payments

Paying In-Person: 10 Eleventh St., Suite 3, Elkins West Virginia, 26241