City Hall Flag at Half Mast for Doris George
The U.S. flag at Elkins City Hall will be at half mast Tuesday, August 3 in honor of Doris Gail George, who died Sunday at Davis Medical Center at the age of 75.
Ms. George served as an Elkins city councilor from April 1993 until March 2005. During her time in office, she was the long-serving chair of council’s Personnel Committee and the council representative on the Elkins Parks and Recreation Commission. She was also a small business owner here in town.
Current and past mayors, councilors, and city staff remember her as a helpful and effective colleague and mentor.
How Are Elkins Sales Tax Revenues Being Spent?
Ever wonder how the city’s sales tax revenues are being spent? It’s an important question. Since the imposition of the tax in 2018, the city has collected about $1.6 million. Although we are only partway through the second year of the tax’s […]
Read MoreElkins Postponing Reopening of City Hall
Elkins, W. Va., May 5, 2020: Elkins officials have cancelled the previously announced May 11 reopening of Elkins City Hall. Difficulty obtaining protective equipment was an important factor in the cancellation. Officials have not yet announced a new reopening date.
Read MoreCity Hall News: Week of Nov. 1, 2021
Meeting this week are council’s Finance Committee and Municipal Properties Committee, as well as the Elkins Tree Board. Council meets Thursday. The Finance Committee meets Monday at 10 a.m. on an agenda including the items mailing of utility bills, boot and clothing […]
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