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City Hall Closed Thanksgiving

City Hall will be closed 11/28-29 in observance of Thanksgiving. Please review changes to the garbage schedule.
Sidewalk Closure on Kerens Ave.

A section of sidewalk will be closed on Kerens Ave. beginning 10/29 and is expected to last until 11/21
City Hall Renovations

Elkins City Hall is currently going through renovations. Find more information on the current situation, ongoing efforts, and future considerations here.
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City Of Elkins Is Hiring

The City of Elkins is currently offering exciting employment opportunities.

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Learn here about our elected officials, the leaders of our cabinets and departments, and the role of government in Elkins.

Government Structure

The City of Elkins is governed by an elected mayor and ten elected council members.

Reporting to these eleven elected officials are five coequal administrative officers. Together, these five officers oversee virtually all of the city’s operations. Follow the links below to visit the pages for each of the city’s five administrative departments:

City Clerk
City Treasurer
Fire Chief
Operations Manager
Police Chief

Located at 401 Davis Avenue, the city also operates a Municipal Court.

If you have a public safety concern but are unsure of which department to bring it to, click here for some FAQ’s that may help direct you.