City Elections: Candidate Filing
Anyone eligible to hold office and desiring to appear on the ballot must file a Certificate of Announcement of Candidacy (W. Va. Secretary of State Official Form C-1 MUNI), accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.
Filing fees:
- Mayor: $50
- Council: $25
The 2021 filing period is November 2-November 20.
To avoid errors and delays, filing in person is highly recommended. To file in person, you must make an appointment with the city clerk. (Contact information is at the bottom of this page.)
Before filing, you may wish to review our online resources about the authority, responsibility, and other aspects of the job of Elkins mayor or city councilor.
Elkins City Clerk Contact Information
Jessica R. Sutton
Elkins City Clerk
401 Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-1414, ext. 1211
jsutton@cityofelkinswv.com
Alerts
MLK Day (1/16) Schedule
Elkins City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Garbage service will run on regular schedule.
Christmas Tree Disposal
The City of Elkins Street Department will collect Christmas trees for disposal January 3-20. Please place trees at the curb after removing all ornaments, tinsel, lights, etc.
Starting Jan. 1: No more phone payments
Starting Jan. 1, City of Elkins will no longer accept phone payments for any city bills or services. Learn more.
No Spring Cleanup
Because of the city’s monthly bulk-item pickup program, we will no longer be offering Spring Cleanup. Don’t wait until spring, put your items out each month. Find the schedule for pickups here.
Bulk Pickups Schedule Change
As of the week of October 17, the bulk-item pickup schedule is changing. Find the new schedule here.
Water Issues?
Last modified on May 8th, 2022 at 10:51 am
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