Canvass Results
At yesterday’s canvass of the 2021 Municipal Election, council–seated as the Board of Canvassers–declared election results. Although most of the 30 provisional ballots were accepted, they did not change any of the races’ outcomes. (Read more about the canvass here.)
The deadline for candidates to request a recount is 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday (48 hours after conclusion of the canvass). No recount has yet been requested.
Council convenes Wednesday at 3 p.m. to certify the vote totals in all wards where recounts have not been requested.
Review changes in vote totals by clicking here.
Avoid Frozen Pipes
We are receiving calls about frozen pipes. Unfortunately, there is little that Water Department personnel can do to help this situation while the freeze is ongoing. To reduce the chances your pipes will freeze: • Leave COLD water dripping from a faucet […]
Read MoreCity Hall News: Week of Feb. 28, 2022
Meeting this week are council’s Personnel Committee and the Elkins Tree Board. Council meets Thursday at 7 p.m. The Personnel Committee meets Monday at 12 p.m. to consider implementing a system of longevity pay and how to apportion an increase in the […]
Read MoreCity Hall Flag at Half Mast for Donald Pritt
The U.S. flag at Elkins City Hall is at half mast today in honor of Donald R. “Donnie” Pritt, 73, who died Saturday. Mr. Pritt devoted his life to public service here in Elkins, across the state of West Virginia, and–during his […]
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