External Affairs and Media Relations
The Office of External Affairs supports City of Elkins public affairs and communications activities, including receiving and responding to media inquiries and facilitating two-way information flow between the city and its residents, business owners, visitors, and other important stakeholders. The office’s mission is to encourage open, participatory government and a well-informed community. The Office of External Affairs is overseen by the Office of the City Clerk.
Specific areas of responsibility include:
- Media relations and external communication
- Internal communication
- Web content and social media
If you would like to receive all city press releases, please contact the external affairs specialist (additional contact information is at bottom of page). You may also subscribe to the city’s email newsletters and alerts (but note that this list does not receive all city press releases).
Media Inquiries
All media requests for interviews or information should be directed to the Office of External Affairs.
External Affairs Specialist
Sutton Stokes
sstokes@cityofelkinswv.com
Phone: (304) 636-1414, ext. 1212
401 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241
Alerts
Street closures: Wilson Street & Woodford Drive
Beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday (7/27), the following streets will be closed:
- Wilson Street between Washington Avenue and Worth Avenue
- Woodford Drive
Payment drop box location change
Due to the City Hall Parking Lot Project work, the payment drop box will be moved to Fourth Street in the next few days. The box will be located at the yellow curb line just beyond the handicap parking spot next to City Hall on Fourth Street.
2021 Street Sweeper Schedule
Street sweeping begins 4/19. Tickets issued starting May 3. More info here.
Coronavirus Information
For information about coronavirus response and precautions in Elkins, click here.
